Dean, College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

About the role

The Dean is part of the Provost’s Academic Affairs Leadership Team and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson of the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics in support of student success, academic excellence, community success, and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and supports faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community;
• Represents the college and assists in partnerships with regional community colleges, school districts and education initiatives;
• Captures and coordinates the development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems;
• Aids departments and centers of the College in accreditation efforts;
• Fosters an inclusive learning and working environment in the College and implements proactive programs and initiatives in support thereof;
• Oversees development of annual budget requests and administers the College’s budget;
• Makes independent recommendations on all College appointment, retention, tenure, and promotion requests;
• Supports the implementation of the University’s and Division Academic and Strategic Plans in the College;
• Works in partnership with all other units on campus to fulfill the mission of the University;
• Serves as an advocate for the diverse needs of the College in support of the mission of the University, particularly at the University and CSU System-wide levels.

Requirements

• Possession of an earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or equivalent relevant experience;
• Experience with shared faculty governance and collaborative decision-making that values diverse voices and perspectives;
• Strong teaching experience and national record of research or scholarly activity in one or more of the disciplines in the College, with openness to innovative approaches to education;
• Experience with personnel and fiscal resource management with ability to think strategically and implement new initiatives;
• Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes and interest in implementing improvements that enhance student success;
• Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship that connects different fields of knowledge;
• Five years of administrative experience in a university setting, including experience as a department chair, doctoral program director or equivalent leadership role;
• Experience establishing and fostering partnerships that provide students with internships, externships, service learning, and/or research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of and enthusiasm for supporting the varied goals of college faculty and innovative academic programs;
• Experience leading in unionized environments with expertise in collaborative approaches to collective bargaining and employee relations;
• Leadership ability to articulate and support the mission of the College while advocating for programs and initiatives;
• Commitment to fostering inclusive environments where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive, with willingness to learn and implement equity-minded practices;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholder groups effectively;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to work collegially and collaboratively across differences;
• Ability and commitment to generate external funds through grants, partnerships, and other revenue streams, with willingness to develop expertise in this area;
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with interest in undergraduate and graduate education approaches that prepare students for success;
• Knowledge and experience with accreditation processes including disciplinary accrediting agencies;
• Evidence of community involvement and leadership in areas such as student recruitment, alumni relations, and fundraising;
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of and enthusiasm for supporting the varied goals of college faculty and innovative academic programs;
• Experience leading in unionized environments with expertise in collaborative approaches to collective bargaining and employee relations;
• Leadership ability to articulate and support the mission of the College while advocating for programs and initiatives;
• Commitment to fostering inclusive environments where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive, with willingness to learn and implement equity-minded practices;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholder groups effectively;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to work collegially and collaboratively across differences;
• Ability and commitment to generate external funds through grants, partnerships, and other revenue streams, with willingness to develop expertise in this area;
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with interest in undergraduate and graduate education approaches that prepare students for success;
• Knowledge and experience with accreditation processes including disciplinary accrediting agencies;
• Evidence of community involvement and leadership in areas such as student recruitment, alumni relations, and fundraising;
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

• Flexible work schedule;
• Comprehensive health insurance;
• Retirement savings plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Employee assistance program;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Telecommuting options;
• Parental leave;
• Child care subsidies;
• Employee discounts;
• Volunteer time off;
• Wellness programs;
• Work-life balance initiatives;
• Community involvement opportunities.

Pay

$17,000 per month - $20,000 per month; commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Schedule

Full-time work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm including other hours as needed. Work hours may include evening and weekends, dependent on department needs.