Interim Associate Dean, CSBS (College of Social & Behavioral Sciences) (CSU employees only)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides academic and administrative support to the Dean in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS). The incumbent serves as Acting Dean in the Dean’s absence and plays a central role in overseeing academic planning, curriculum development, and program review processes across departments and interdisciplinary programs. Key responsibilities include guiding the development and approval of new and revised curricula; coordinating program reviews, including self-studies and external evaluations; and ensuring timely communication of academic deadlines and requirements. The position also oversees grants and contracts, supports institutional research and reporting efforts related to faculty activity, and facilitates annual reporting for campus centers and institutes. The role involves regular collaboration with department chairs, faculty, and college leadership through participation in administrative councils and committees, including serving as Executive Secretary of the College Academic Planning Committee. Additionally, the incumbent reviews and acts on student petitions, provides consultation on academic and disciplinary matters, and supports the Dean in development initiatives and special projects. This position requires a high level of judgment, organizational leadership, and the ability to coordinate complex academic and administrative functions across the College, including delegated supervision of the Project Rebound program, along with the flexibility to perform other duties as assigned. As a leader, the Interim Associate Dean 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 from an accredited institution in an academic discipline within the social and behavioral sciences.
Qualifications for faculty appointment at advanced rank within one of the departments of the College.
Demonstrated record of excellence in university-level teaching, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
At least three years of successful academic administrative experience, including program management, budget and resource management, schedule and curriculum, and personnel, at or above the level of department chair (or equivalent).
Demonstrated involvement in department, college, and/or university-wide efforts to increase student retention and graduation rates.
Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective member of an administrative team.
Demonstrated experience in grants, contracts, and/or sponsored projects.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and vulnerable populations.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Must not be hired to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated involvement in a leadership role in department, college, and/or university-wide efforts to increase student retention and graduation rates.

Responsibilities

Serves as Acting Dean in the Dean’s absence.
Oversees academic planning, curriculum development, and program review processes.
Guides the development and approval of new and revised curricula.
Coordinates program reviews, including self-studies and external evaluations.
Ensures timely communication of academic deadlines and requirements.
Oversees grants and contracts.
Supports institutional research and reporting efforts related to faculty activity.
Facilitates annual reporting for campus centers and institutes.
Collaborates with department chairs, faculty, and college leadership.
Serves as Executive Secretary of the College Academic Planning Committee.
Reviews and acts on student petitions.
Provides consultation on academic and disciplinary matters.
Supports the Dean in development initiatives and special projects.
Delegated supervision of the Project Rebound program.
Performs other duties as assigned.