Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs (AVP FA) serves as the University’s academic personnel officer for faculty (Unit 3) and academic student employees (Unit 11). Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the AVP FA provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all faculty lifecycle matters, including recruitment, appointment, evaluation, retention, tenure, promotion, compensation, leaves, retirement, and faculty professional success. The AVP FA ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and applicable state and federal regulations while advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all academic personnel processes. As a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, the AVP FA advises the Provost, deans, and department chairs on complex faculty personnel and labor relations matters. The AVP FA interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements, oversees grievance and disciplinary processes, conducts or supervises investigations as appropriate, and represents the University in labor management and arbitration proceedings. The position works closely with Human Resources, Equity and Compliance, and shared governance bodies to ensure fair, consistent, and legally sound personnel practices. This role requires sound judgment, collaborative leadership, and the ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests in a dynamic higher education environment. As a leader, the AVP will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles .

Requirements

Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution
Credentials and experience for appointment at the rank of Professor
Demonstrated record of excellence in university teaching and scholarly or creative achievement
Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience as department chair, director, associate dean, dean, or equivalent leadership role
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex policies and procedures
Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility in higher education
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including collaborating with campus partners, building trust, and facilitating shared governance
Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Must file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience overseeing faculty personnel processes, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, tenure, and promotion
Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements in a unionized higher education environment
Demonstrated experience administering or advising on grievance, disciplinary, or conflict resolution processes
Demonstrated experience collaborating with human resources, equity/compliance offices, or legal counsel on personnel matters
Demonstrated experience supporting equity-focused initiatives in faculty hiring, evaluation, and retention
Demonstrated experience mentoring faculty and supporting department chair leadership development
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing administrative budgets
Demonstrated experience representing an institution in systemwide committees or external relations
Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, process improvement, or modernization of administrative systems

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all faculty lifecycle matters, including recruitment, appointment, evaluation, retention, tenure, promotion, compensation, leaves, retirement, and faculty professional success.
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all academic personnel processes.
Advise the Provost, deans, and department chairs on complex faculty personnel and labor relations matters.
Interpret and implement collective bargaining agreements.
Oversee grievance and disciplinary processes.
Conduct or supervise investigations as appropriate.
Represent the University in labor management and arbitration proceedings.
Work closely with Human Resources, Equity and Compliance, and shared governance bodies to ensure fair, consistent, and legally sound personnel practices.
Uphold staff welfare through dignity- and respect-centered supervision.
Lead organizational change, process improvement, or modernization of administrative systems.