About this role
The Associate Dean for Culinary Initiatives and Innovation serves as a strategic academic leader responsible for advancing the future relevance, reach, and impact of culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America. This role bridges academic excellence and initiatives, industry innovation, and emerging educational models to position CIA as the global leader in contemporary culinary and hospitality education. The Associate Dean contributes to the development and execution of forward-looking academic and industry initiatives that strengthen CIA’s reputation, enhance student outcomes, deepen industry engagement, and expand institutional opportunities domestically and internationally.