Dean of the College of Education

AACTE Connect360; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 235.000 - 245.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an inspiring leader to serve as Dean of the College of Education. The appointee will provide vision for academic affairs, curriculum, and research, guiding a diverse faculty toward shared goals.

Starting in summer 2027, the Dean will champion transparency, equity, inclusive excellence, and cross‑unit collaboration to advance teaching, learning, and community impact.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading academic programs or colleges in higher education.
• Proven track record in advancing diversity and inclusive excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Provide vision for academic affairs, curriculum, and research.
• Lead transparent decision making and resource stewardship.
• Foster collaboration and inclusive leadership across CSULB units.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Equity & inclusive excellence

Higher education governance

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an inspiring leader with the academic, financial, and strategic expertise to lead the College of Education (CED) collaboratively, equitably, and transparently, now, and into the future. The new Dean is expected to start in the summer of 2027.

Dr. Cynthia Patterson and Dr. Maria Thompson, Managing Directors and Senior Consultants at Academic Search, are leading the search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential.

The anticipated salary range is $235,000–$245,000.

About California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

CSULB is a diverse, learning-centered, globally engaged public university, and a Minority Serving Institution with HSI and ANAPISI designations. Through globally informed, high-impact educational experiences, the University enriches the lives of students and the surrounding community with outstanding teaching, research, creative activity, and public action.

About the College of Education

The College of Education is one of the state's leading educator preparation institutions, preparing teachers, counselors, administrators, and community leaders.

Position Overview

The Dean will provide vision, ethical leadership, and advocacy for the College's academic affairs, including curriculum, research, and other scholarly activities. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of scholarship; experience advancing diversity and inclusive excellence; a commitment to transparent decision making; a record of supporting effective teaching and learning; and a steadfast dedication to fair, transparent, and collegial leadership.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. To access CSULB's full state on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education, visit Equity & Compliance | California State University Long Beach. 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.

Application Deadline

Monday, January 25, 2027 will receive priority consideration.