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The State University of New York New Paltz (New Paltz), a selective and highly regarded, public, four-year university of more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Business, Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic officer of the School of Business, responsible for the vision, strategic leadership, and operational management of the academic programs and personnel for the School. New Paltz is in the scenic Hudson Valley, about 75 miles from metropolitan New York City and from Albany. The new Dean is to assume office in July 2026.

New Paltz seeks a Dean who is committed to the School of Business and the institution’s distinctive mission and values, and seeks to champion and elevate its innovative, diverse, and pragmatic character. The School holds accreditation from AACSB International, a global distinction of excellence achieved by only 6% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. Building on foundational undergraduate majors in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, and International Business, the School has recently introduced bachelor’s degree programs in Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship. The School also houses one of SUNY New Paltz’s most successful graduate programs: a Master of Business Administration degree offering fully online and hybrid course options with unique curricular tracks in Healthcare Management and Business Analytics. Graduate business programs at New Paltz also include a licensure-qualifying MBA in Public Accountancy, an MS in Accounting, and a new Master of Science degree in Business Analytics.

Kate Nolde of Academic Search is assisting with this national search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries may be sent in confidence to BusinessDean_SUNYNP@academicsearch.org.  Although application materials will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, candidates should submit materials by March 9, 2026, for the most favorable consideration. Please review the search prospectus, available for download above, for the full position profile and application information. Additionally, information about SUNY New Paltz is available at https://www.newpaltz.edu/.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members–students, faculty, and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness, and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.