Dean, College of Education

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Employee assistance

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Dean for the College of Education to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight. This role guides instructional programs, budgeting, and campus partnerships to advance student achievement and educator preparation.

The Dean will lead accreditation efforts, foster inclusive excellence, and drive fundraising and external support in a dynamic, mission-driven environment within the Titan community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university and a record of teaching, scholarship and administrative service.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative leadership in higher education.
• Experience with diverse campus collaboration in shared governance.
• Ability to generate external support and fundraising for the college.
• Background check will be completed for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dean's Office and administer the College of Education.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for the College.
• Plan infrastructure, outreach, and fundraising efforts.
• Supervise department chairs and administrative staff.
• Support accreditation, program assessment, and student success.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D.

Job description

Job Title

Dean, College of Education

Classification

Administrator IV

Auto Req. ID

563696

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $17,700 - $21,600 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university foster a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The College of Education within the Division of Academic Affairs is home to more than 1200 credential and graduate students. The College of Education’s work focuses on closing the opportunity gap. The College’s impact is notable given the fact that we credential the largest number of teachers of any public institution in the state of California and have the largest Ed.D. program in the CSU system. We seek an exceptional individual to join the Dean’s Office as the Dean, College of Education (Administrator IV). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean of the College of Education reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the College. Responsibilities include: administering instructional programs; developing and implementing the annual College budget; planning and maintaining the College's physical infrastructure; leading the College's outreach and fund raising efforts; making independent recommendations on all College personnel matters; recommending appointment of chairs and supervising their administrative actions; providing leadership in curricular improvement, innovation, and assessment of student learning; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of research, scholarship, teaching, academic excellence, and student success; representing the College in the larger University and community; and serving as an effective member of the Council of Deans. Ability to interpret policies developed at the University, state, and federal levels and lead their implementation effectively. The Dean also supervises the College's professional, technical, and clerical staff to ensure that integrated efforts of the staff are directed toward the accomplishment of University and College goals. Supports and ensures accreditation for appropriate programs in the College. Performs other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

All College of Education students leave with a perspective that recognizes, acknowledges, and respects the knowledge and strengths all students bring from their communities (e.g., cultural, ethnic, disability, and linguistic). This perspective is known as Just Equitable and Inclusive Education (JEIE) and is evident in all our programs. College of Education students use this perspective to make community-based assets an integral component of curricular and pedagogical development. In this way, our graduates learn to value and draw upon students’ backgrounds not only to support them in developing skills leading to success in the broader society, but also as a mechanism to transform our communities. We believe that all faculty and staff who work for the college must share these same commitments.

After viewing the video and reading our JEIE statement, please share how JEIE principles have informed or will inform your work in a professional setting.

• What do justice, equity and inclusion mean to you?
• What does inclusive leadership mean to you?
• A description of your experience working with individuals with a different perspective.
• A description of how issues of justice, equity and/or inclusion have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university and a record of teaching, scholarship and creative activity, and administrative service sufficient to qualify for appointment to a tenured full professor position in the College. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership position (chair or higher) in higher education. Three or more years of academic administrative experience involving strategic and operational planning, budgeting, human resource management, program assessment, student advisement, faculty development, and curriculum development. Experience working collaboratively within a diverse campus community in a shared governance environment. A record of supporting faculty development in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. A record of implementing initiatives to facilitate student success, ensure that learning outcomes are met, and narrow achievement gaps. The ability to generate external support and fundraising to advance the mission of the College, as well as the ability to contribute to the University's strategic goals. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the academic and program areas within the College. Active engagement in state and national scholarly and policy discussions related to K–12 education, educator preparation, and higher education. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining partnerships outside the university, supporting accreditation and/or program assessment, and leading organizational change.

License/Certifications

A valid driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

On September 19, 2025, a $100,000 Fee for H-1B employment petitions was established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” Due to a pending lawsuit and interim federal court decision, the Fee is currently unenforceable and cannot be charged. As a result, for tenure-track faculty positions, Cal State Fullerton is currently able to consider sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment. However, a future court decision or governmental action could change the Fee’s status. For that reason, whether Cal State Fullerton is able and willing to serve as a sponsor will depend on the actual status of the Fee at the time an eligible candidate is selected. As previously noted, Cal State Fullerton will not sponsor applicants for H-1B employment who are subject to the Fee.