Dean, College of Science & Innovation Leader

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites inquiries for the position of Dean of the College of Science, the chief academic and administrative officer guiding approximately 108 tenure/tenure track faculty, 74 temporary faculty, 65 staff, and enrolling 3,436 students. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will lead strategic planning, program development, budgeting, and external partnerships.

The successful candidate will advance student success, research expansion, and inclusive excellence, with a terminal

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College and credentials sufficient for appointment as a tenured full professor.
• Experience in academic leadership roles such as department chair, director, associate dean, or dean is preferred.
• Commitment to student success, research and innovation excellence, and shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across academic planning, faculty and staff recruitment and development.
• Oversee student success, research growth, resource management, accreditation, and governance.
• Strengthen the College's partnerships with industry, government, and community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Financial acumen

Faculty development

Relationship building

Education

Terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College

Job description

San José State University invites inquiries for the position of Dean of the College of Science, the chief academic and administrative officer guiding approximately 108 tenure/tenure track faculty, 74 temporary faculty, 65 staff, and enrolling 3,436 students. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will lead strategic planning, program development, budgeting, and external partnerships.

The successful candidate will advance student success, research expansion, and inclusive excellence, with a terminal