Dean of Hotel, Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Business at InsideHigherEd

Category:: ProfessionalSubscribe:: Department:: School of Hotel, Culinary Arts, Tourism, and BusinessLocations:: Schenectady, NYPosted:: Nov 7, 2025Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timePosition ID:: 194616About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.Job Description:SUNY Schenectady invites applications for the position of Dean of Hotel, Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Business (HCAT). Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for the management of the division, the culinary facilities and the culinary and banquet events. The Dean supervises and evaluates faculty in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, and Business, and oversees the administration of bargaining agreements and personnel administration regarding faculty. The Dean will be an integral part of the management of the Office of Academic Affairs and will be expected to be a strategic and innovative thinker who can lead the division in today's changing industry and academic world. The candidate will formulate schedules, budgets, and policies within Academic Affairs. In addition, the Dean will oversee HCAT's six public-facing operations: Casola Dining Room, Pane e Dolce, the Confections Lab, the Boucherie, Banquets & Catering, Mobile Food Service, as well as all additional pop-up and one-off events. This position has supervisory responsibility for full-time and adjunct faculty, coordinators, technical specialists, and professional support staff. Responsibilities:Assist the Division of Academic Affairs in formulating policiesBe well versed in American Culinary Foundation (ACF) requirements and standards of accreditationBuild a team among full-time and adjunct faculty, as well as run divisional meetings.Supervise HCAT culinary facilities, including kitchens, the Casola Dining Room, and dedicated HCAT work areasRecruit full-time and adjunct faculty, as well as the HCAT's purchasing departmentAdminister the bargaining agreements and personnel administration regarding faculty and support staffMaintain and develop plans for faculty professional development including the implementation and updating of annual faculty development activities, improvement of teaching and research interestsCoordinate and implement and orientation for full-time and adjunct facultyLead and coordinate assignment of staff to participate in mandatory departmental activities to include program reviews, course outline updates, program updates and assessment activitiesPlan and manage the assignment and coordination of faculty active participation in college committeesBe a community builder and conduct outreach to industry to collaborate on programs and student and faculty opportunitiesLead program development, program assessment, articulation agreements and manage the academic plan for the divisionSchedule of all division courses in collaboration with the VPAAPlan and collaborate with SUNY Schenectady College in the High SchoolParticipate in student orientations, open houses, and information nightsOversee and manage dispute resolution between students and divisional facultyLead the development and maintenance of annual department budgetOversee, and grow, revenue-generating enterprises.Provide leadership and oversee program accreditationLead in project planning for facilities, equipment and staffing needs based on strategic initiativesImplement and manage an analysis of programs and staffing needsServe as the Evening Administrator at least one week per semesterCollaborate with VP to determine cost effectiveness of program/section offeringsCoordinate all divisional advisory committeesOther duties as assignedRequirements:Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Tourism, or a related Culinary or Hospitality fieldACF accreditation as Certified Chef Educator, Certified Executive Chef and/or Certified Culinary AdministratorSubstantial teaching experience, preferably in a community college settingEvidence of progressive leadership experience in higher education or industryDemonstrated experience with the development and management of complex budgetsDemonstrated experience with academic assessmentEvidence of entrepreneurial experience or management of related operations in the fieldExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications:Doctorate in a related fieldServSafe Manager (or equivalent) preferredSpecial Information:VISA sponsorship is not available for this positionOffers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.Additional Information:Salary: $76,000Comprehensive Benefits Package:As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.Wellness Initiatives - Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.Additional Employee Perks - A range of exclusive discounts and benefits designed to enrich both your personal and professional life.Application Instructions:Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or [email protected] must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:Cover letterResumeCompleted SUNY Schenectady Employment ApplicationReferences: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact informationCAMPUS SAFETY REPORTThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.