Job Description

Dean, College of Humanities (JID 8786) Administrator IV College of Humanities Full Time

About the College With nine academic departments and six interdisciplinary programs, the College comprises disciplines that traditionally make up the study of Humanities -- including Philosophy, English and Modern & Classical Languages -- while also housing the oldest and largest Chicana/o Studies Department in the United States and the only Central American Studies Department in the country. Also core to the College is a Liberal Studies Program that puts CSUN among the top three institutions in California in preparing K-6 educators for the classroom. Among the College's newest programs are minors in Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Queer Studies and Civic & Community Engagement. In all, the College offers students over 40 major, minor and graduate degree paths, with many potential options for specialization. The college has approximately 122 full-time faculty, enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate and nearly 200 graduate students, and offers courses to more than 25,000 students. Additional information about the College of Humanities and the university can be found at the university's web address at: http://www.csun.edu. Responsibilities As a member of the university's senior academic team, the dean is the chief administrator of the college. The dean reports to the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs and oversees departments and programs in the college. The dean has primary responsibility for administering college instructional programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of academic excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship; developing and promoting long-range goals for the college; supporting interdisciplinary activities among departments of the college; planning, administering, and communicating about the college annual budget; implementing and interpreting university and state policies; making independent recommendations on all college personnel matters; managing, supporting, and evaluating college managers and staff; and recommending appointments of chairs and supervising their administrative functions. The dean plays a major role in developing external relations with organizations, individuals, community, and government; and in seeking supplemental external support for the college. The dean is responsible for providing effective leadership to the increasing ethnic and gender diversity and the international character of the college. The dean represents the college in the university and community, and performs other duties assigned by the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Qualifications Required qualifications include: terminal degree from an accredited institution and qualifications for a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor within one of the departments of the college; a strong record of scholarly/creative and professional accomplishment; demonstrated excellence in university teaching; at least three years of progressive administrative executive management or organizational administrative leadership at the level of chair or equivalent, ideally in higher education, including resource management, fundraising, and academic personnel decision making; proven ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, university administrators, alumni, and community leaders. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated commitment to the distinctiveness of programs and departments within the college; ability to function in a collective bargaining environment; and also must possess the ability to promote interprofessional relationships across individuals from various departments, disciplines, and professional areas; and the ability to articulate a clear strategic vision, as is a record of effective and innovative leadership in advancement, grants, and contracts; must have a demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to the increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, access, and inclusion higher education context. The candidate must have successful experience with accreditation procedures and processes; and demonstrated leadership in program development that can be traditional as well as online. Experience with partnerships with other entities and a demonstrated commitment to regional recruitment of students and retention planning preferred. Retention planning preferred and demonstrated knowledge of student success and high impact practices with students reflective of the college. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. Application Period Applications received through March 16, 2020 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Effective Date of Appointment: As soon as possible. How To Apply How to Apply: Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: CSUNDeanHumanities at academicsearch.org The position is open until filled but only applications received by March 23, 2020, can be assured full consideration. The University is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Die Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo at academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler at academicsearch.org. Further information about CSUN is available at www.csun.edu. Background Check This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position. CANRA The person holding this position will be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Conflict of Interest This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.  

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