Strategic Associate Dean, Social Sciences & Education

California State University, Bakersfield; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Education (SSE). The Associate Dean supports the Dean in leading eleven SSE departments and coordinating program directions within CSUB’s strategic plan.

The role involves academic leadership, budgeting, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and collaboration with department chairs and administrators to advance equity and student success.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent earned doctorate in a field aligned with the SSE departments.
• Demonstrated leadership roles in higher education (admin, chair, or equivalent) with tenure consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean in developing and implementing the SSE strategic plan and budget.
• Coordinate scheduling with department chairs, staff, and advisors.
• Lead initiatives to advance curriculum, assessment, and accreditation goals.
• Foster collaboration across departments and with university administrators.
• Support faculty development and student success initiatives.
• Oversee space, facilities, and resources for the College.

Skills

Attendance

Resource management

Accreditation knowledge

Diversity & equity

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Education (SSE). The Associate Dean supports the Dean in leading eleven SSE departments and coordinating program directions within CSUB’s strategic plan.

The role involves academic leadership, budgeting, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and collaboration with department chairs and administrators to advance equity and student success.