Dean, College of Science (APPLY VIA SEARCH FIRM)

CSU Careers•San José, CA

About The Position

San José State University is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Science. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide strategic leadership for the college’s academic programs, faculty, staff, students, research enterprise, and administrative operations. The College of Science is committed to academic excellence, student success, innovative research, inclusive excellence, and strong partnerships throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. The Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, university leadership, alumni, industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations to advance the college and university missions. The role includes guiding strategic planning and academic governance; strengthening student success and inclusive excellence; supporting faculty, staff, and administrators; managing budgets and resources; and advancing external partnerships and fundraising. The Dean is expected to foster transparent decision-making, continuous improvement, innovation, responsible use of emerging technologies, and an environment that supports research and academic excellence.

Requirements

A terminal degree in a discipline represented by the college’s academic programs or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated record of teaching, research, service, and/or experience meriting appointment as a tenured professor in the college.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with constituents.
Ability to develop proficiency in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and evaluate appropriate applications that support institutional effectiveness, student success, and operational excellence.
Ability to promote responsible, ethical, and equitable use of AI and related technologies, including awareness of data privacy, bias mitigation, accessibility, and compliance considerations.
Ability to lead continuous improvement and innovation and support effective adoption of emerging technologies.
Ability to serve as an innovative, visionary, entrepreneurial leader with high personal integrity.
Ability to work collegially with university leadership and the College of Health and Human Sciences faculty and staff within a shared governance structure.
Demonstrated experience providing energetic, effective, and visionary leadership to a diverse college community.
Record of accomplishment promoting academic excellence and innovation to improve student and faculty success.
Ability to advance innovative academic initiatives and help faculty and staff carry them to successful completion in a complex collaborative environment.
Ability to lead a management team with open communication and transparent decision-making.
Commitment to supporting diversity efforts for faculty, students, and staff.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to build relationships with community, public, private, and/or government organizations.
Exemplary quantitative, analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of national and disciplinary trends, including accreditation standards.
Strong skills in academic planning, administration, budgeting, and personnel management.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience at the department chair, director, associate dean, or dean level.
Accreditation experience and/or experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for the College of Science and guide strategic planning, academic governance, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Lead efforts to enhance student success, retention, graduation rates, inclusive excellence, innovative teaching, experiential learning, and career outcomes.
Oversee the recruitment, retention, development, evaluation, and support of faculty, staff, and administrators while fostering a respectful and collaborative academic community.
Manage the college’s budget, enrollment practices, facilities, personnel, and other resources, ensuring strategic, equitable, and effective allocation.
Strengthen external partnerships and advancement efforts with alumni, industry, government, foundations, donors, and community organizations to support research, programs, and college priorities.
Guide teams in the effective adoption and integration of emerging technologies across programs, services, and operations, promoting responsible, ethical, and equitable use.
Represent the College and/or University concerning critical or politically sensitive matters.
Support basic and applied research by providing resources and inspiration.
Attract and generate external resources and fundraise effectively.