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In August 2023, Metropolitan State University of Denver began a national search for a new Dean for the School of Hospitality.

The University is partnering with executive search firm .

Position Information

The position of Dean of the School of Hospitality has posted as of August 29 2023.

To access the application information, please click .

2023 School of Hospitality Dean Search Committee Members

The School of Hospitality Dean Search Committee is comprised of 8 members:

  • Chair:  Dr. Hope Szypulski, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences.
  • Dr. Ann Obermann, LCSW. Associate Professor and Online Learning Coordinator, Department of Social Work.
  • Dr. K Scherrer, LCSW. Professor, Department of Social Work.
  • Shellie Kark, M.B.A, C.P.A., Program Manager – Meeting and Event Incentive Program, School of Hospitality.
  • Jackson Lamb, Professor Emeritus, School of Hospitality.
  • Dr. Michael Wray, Professor, School of Hospitality.
  • Jimi Webb, Director of Student Services and Operations, School of Hospitality.
  • Steve Galpern, Senior Director, Office of Development.
  • Scott Gladney, General Manager, SpringHill Suites Marriot Denver Downtown at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Anticipated Timeline

[Subject to change]:

AUGUST:

  • Finalization of leadership profile and associated ad
  • Academic Search‘s active recruitment period of applicants

LATE SEPTEMBER/EARLY OCTOBER:

  • Search Committee reviews candidates
  • Search Committee selects candidates for first-round (semi-finalist) interviews

OCTOBER:

  • Virtual interviews of semi-finalists
  • Search Committee selects finalists

LATE OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER:

  • Campus interviews of finalists

JANUARY:

  • New Dean begins role.