Dean, College of Education — Lead Academic Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental/Vision

Life insurance & disability

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Employee assistance

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Dean, College of Education (Administrator IV). The dean reports to the Provost, leads instructional programs, budget development, accreditation efforts, and represents the college within the university and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will drive student success, champion inclusive leadership, and foster external partnerships while guiding strategic planning and fundraising initiatives. A Ph.D./Ed.D.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university and a record of teaching, scholarship 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.

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.

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university

Administrative leadership (chair or higher) in higher education

Strategic and operational planning

Budgeting and human resource management

Curriculum development and program assessment

Faculty development and student advisement

Experience in diverse campus communities and shared governance

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Dean, College of Education (Administrator IV). The dean reports to the Provost, leads instructional programs, budget development, accreditation efforts, and represents the college within the university and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will drive student success, champion inclusive leadership, and foster external partnerships while guiding strategic planning and fundraising initiatives. A Ph.D./Ed.D.