Associate Dean, Culinary Instruction & Transformation

Culinary-Institute-of-America; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage at no cost

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer matches

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) seeks an Associate Dean – Culinary Instruction & Transformation to lead the evolution of its pedagogical model and teaching practices. This role drives curricular innovation, faculty development, and outcomes across CIA locations, aligning with Vision 2035 and CIA's strategic goals.

The incumbent collaborates with deans, faculty, and instructional technology teams to translate priorities into actionable programs, standards, and tools that enhance student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, culinary arts, hospitality, leadership, or related field.
• Progressive experience in culinary or related applied education with teaching and leadership experience.
• Experience with faculty development, curriculum and competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead articulation and codification of CIA's culinary pedagogical model and standards.
• Translate priorities into a sequenced teaching and innovation roadmap.
• Oversee development of student-facing materials and learning experiences.
• Collaborate to implement AI-enabled learning and instructional technology.
• Supervise faculty and coordinate governance across CIA locations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Industry trends awareness

Collaborative leadership

Strategic initiatives

Partnership development

Change management

Innovation with quality

Business acumen

Data-driven decision making

Adaptability

Faculty development & governance

Instructional technologies proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, culinary arts, hospitality, leadership, or related discipline

Job description

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) seeks an Associate Dean – Culinary Instruction & Transformation to lead the evolution of its pedagogical model and teaching practices. This role drives curricular innovation, faculty development, and outcomes across CIA locations, aligning with Vision 2035 and CIA's strategic goals.

The incumbent collaborates with deans, faculty, and instructional technology teams to translate priorities into actionable programs, standards, and tools that enhance student