Dean, College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies

CSU Careers•Sacramento, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean serves as a key member of the Provost’s academic leadership team and the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson for the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies at California State University, Sacramento. The College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies encompasses multiple departments, centers, and institutes with faculty and students engaged in work addressing societal challenges including social justice, environmental sustainability, community health, economic development, and public policy. The college’s programs operate from both the main campus and downtown location, facilitating connections with state government, community organizations, and regional employers. The Dean provides strategic academic and administrative leadership for the college’s programs and activities, supports faculty development and student success, and manages personnel and fiscal responsibilities. This includes oversight of programs at the downtown campus and representing the college in partnerships that serve students and the community. The role requires managing complexity and multiple priorities while maintaining academic quality and supporting the college’s mission within the broader Sacramento region.

Requirements

Possession of an earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies or equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates commitment to academic excellence.
Experience with shared faculty governance and collaborative decision-making that values diverse voices and perspectives
Strong teaching experience and record of research or scholarly activity in one or more of the disciplines in the College, with openness to innovative approaches to education
Experience with personnel and fiscal resource management with ability to think strategically and implement new initiatives
Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes and interest in implementing improvements that enhance student success
Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship that connects different fields of knowledge
Five years of administrative experience in a university setting, including experience as a department chair or equivalent leadership role.
Leadership ability to articulate and support the mission of the College while advocating for programs and initiatives
Commitment to fostering inclusive environments where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive, with willingness to learn and implement equity-minded practices
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholder groups effectively
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to work collegially and collaboratively across differences
Ability and commitment to generate external funds through grants, partnerships, and other revenue streams, with willingness to develop expertise in this area
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with interest in undergraduate and graduate education approaches that prepare students for success
Knowledge and experience with accreditation processes including disciplinary accrediting agencies
Evidence of community involvement and leadership in areas such as student recruitment, alumni relations, and fundraising
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of and enthusiasm for supporting the varied goals of college faculty and innovative academic programs
Champion of undergraduate and graduate research with experience developing robust student support programs and mentorship initiatives
Passion for Liberal Arts education and its transformative power in developing critical thinking and engaged citizenship
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the preservation or implementation of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Experience leading in unionized environments with expertise in collaborative approaches to collective bargaining and employee relations
Strategic visionary with ability to build on existing strengths while creating bold, forward-thinking plans for the College’s future
Experience in Community Engagement, Service Learning, and/or Global Education with innovative approaches to connecting academic work with real-world impact
Technology leadership with demonstrated understanding how to leverage emerging technologies to enhance instruction, research, and student engagement in meaningful ways.

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