"Dean, Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration"

Cornell University invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Dimond Family Dean of the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

Founded in 1865 and located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell University (“Cornell” or the “University”) is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, a member of the Ivy League, a partner of the State University of New York, and a leading international research university. Cornell is distinguished by its founders' revolutionarily egalitarian and practical vision of higher education and dedication to its land-grant mission of outreach and public service.

The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration (“Nolan School of Hotel Administration” or “Nolan School”) is the world’s premier institution for hospitality business education. As the only Ivy League school dedicated to hospitality, the Nolan School of Hotel Administration blends rigorous business training with specialized expertise in hospitality, services, and real estate finance. For over a century, it has pioneered and redefined the field through innovation, hands-on learning, and a commitment to service excellence. Whether pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or executive-level education, students are empowered to lead with confidence and agility in the global hospitality industry. With world-class faculty, a deeply connected alumni network, and a vibrant campus in Ithaca, NY, the Nolan School of Hotel Administration fosters a lifelong community of leaders who shape the future of hospitality through mentorship, innovation, and impact.

The Nolan School is one of three schools that makes up the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business (“College of Business”), along with the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management (“Dyson School”) and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management (“Johnson School”). Reporting to the Dean of the SC Johnson College of Business, the Nolan School Dean will have broad responsibility for academic, operational, and external engagement matters. The Dean will have oversight of the Statler Hotel and all Nolan School degree programs, including the BS in Hotel Administration; the Master of Management in Hotel Administration (MMH); dual degree programs such as the Master’s in Real Estate, the Cornell-Peking MMH/MBA, and the MS/PhD in Hotel Administration; as well as the Executive Master of Management in Hospitality (EMMH). The Nolan School Dean will be one of four members of the College Dean’s Council (CDC), which includes the three school deans and the Dean of Faculty and Research. The CDC collectively provides oversight of the eight area groups and the Area Chairs (ACs); this includes advising the College Dean on faculty hiring, annual performance reviews, promotion, reappointment and tenure, and other college-wide oversight and steering committees.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, visionary, and collaborative leader; hold a Master’s or PhD in hospitality management or a related field; and have a proven track record of strategically advancing the mission of an organization and a deep understanding of business education.

Cornell has retained Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, to assist with the search. The search is being led by Victoria Antolini, Ken Kring, Alison Harrigan and Lila Wojnarowicz. All inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, by January 16th to Cornell-NolanDean@kornferry.com

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