Dean, College of Science — Visionary Leader in STEM

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Science. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for academic programs, faculty, staff, students, and research, guiding operations and fostering inclusive excellence and innovation across Silicon Valley and beyond.

The role requires visionary leadership, collaboration with university leadership and external partners, and a commitment to advancing student success and research excellence in a complex

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a college setting.
• Experience guiding accreditation and assessment processes.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain diverse faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the College of Science and guide strategic planning, 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 recruitment, retention, development, evaluation, and support of faculty, staff, and administrators while fostering a collaborative academic community.
• Manage the college’s budget, enrollment, facilities, and resources with strategic, equitable allocation.
• Strengthen external partnerships with alumni, industry, government, foundations, and donors to support priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

AI in higher ed

Strategic leadership

Diversity leadership

Fundraising ability

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & personnel

Education

Terminal degree in relevant discipline

Tenured professor experience

Job description

San José State University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Science. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for academic programs, faculty, staff, students, and research, guiding operations and fostering inclusive excellence and innovation across Silicon Valley and beyond.

The role requires visionary leadership, collaboration with university leadership and external partners, and a commitment to advancing student success and research excellence in a complex