Dean, College of Education

Dean, College of Education

Administrator IV

563696

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $17,700 - $21,600 per month)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

The College of Education within the Division of Academic Affairs is home to more than 1200 credential and graduate students. The College of Education’s work focuses on closing the opportunity gap. The College’s impact is notable given the fact that we credential the largest number of teachers of any public institution in the state of California and have the largest Ed.D. program in the CSU system.

We seek an exceptional individual to join the Dean’s Office as the Dean, College of Education (Administrator IV). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Dean of the College of Education reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the College.

Responsibilities include:

administering instructional programs; developing and implementing the annual College budget; planning and maintaining the College's physical infrastructure; leading the College's outreach and fund raising efforts; making independent recommendations on all College personnel matters; recommending appointment of chairs and supervising their administrative actions; providing leadership in curricular improvement, innovation, and assessment of student learning; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of research, scholarship, teaching, academic excellence, and student success;

representing the College in the larger University and community; and serving as an effective member of the Council of Deans. Ability to interpret policies developed at the University, state, and federal levels and lead their implementation effectively. The Dean also supervises the College's professional, technical, and clerical staff to ensure that integrated efforts of the staff are directed toward the accomplishment of University and College goals.

Supports and ensures accreditation for appropriate programs in the College. Performs other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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A Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university and a record of teaching, scholarship and creative activity, and administrative service sufficient to qualify for appointment to a tenured full professor position in the College. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership position (chair or higher) in higher education. Three or more years of academic administrative experience involving strategic and operational planning, budgeting, human resource management, program assessment, student advisement, faculty development, and curriculum development.

Experience working collaboratively within a diverse campus community in a shared governance environment. A record of supporting faculty development in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. A record of implementing initiatives to facilitate student success, ensure that…