Dean, School of Hospitality

As a public, urban modified open-access University and Hispanic-Serving Institution in the heart of downtown Denver, [Metropolitan State University of Denver]((MSU Denver) invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the School of Hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive leader to champion the School's unique, experiential hospitality programs in the changing landscape of higher education and the growing vibrancy and diversity of the Denver metropolitan region.Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will be a visionary leader who embodies the best of hospitality industry standards and educational excellence. Because of the outstanding facilities and applied nature of the curriculum in the fast-growing fields in the School of Hospitality, the next Dean is expected to model effective leadership of talented people, management of distinct resources, and oversight of academic programs in service of the mission of the University and the School of Hospitality.The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of both the hospitality industry---food and beverage management, events management, tourism, hotel management---and the academic environments and curricula in which hospitality changemakers are educated. Respect for diverse stakeholders and skill in communication and collaboration will be essential.MSU President Janine Davidson has led an inclusive process efforts to engage faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders in developing the [MSU Denver 2030 Strategic Plan](and in implementing the initiatives that will

Created: 2026-02-02