Dean College of Science

Job no: 562016
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Administrator IV
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $19,708 to $20,515
* mo. ($236,500-$246-185 annually)

CSU Salary Schedule

* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Science (COS). A Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSUMB is a growing comprehensive state university with a strong culture of educational innovation and a deep commitment to its role as a regional steward. The new Dean is expected to start in January 2027.

The next Dean will connect the College’s work, activities, and goals to the University’s mission; build and sustain collegial relationships with faculty, students, staff, and administrators; balance advocacy for the College with the needs of the wider campus; provide stability, coherence, and strategic direction; and attract community and donor support for the College’s programs and research initiatives.

CSUMB, a mid-sized, four-year university of 8,200 students, is the highest residential campus in the CSU system, with 56% of students living on campus. The University employs 186 tenure-line faculty and 380 lecturers, counts 24,000 alumni, and operates on an annual budget of $170 million. The College of Science provides strong academic preparation for a growing and diverse student body (comprised of 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students), using inclusive, high-impact practices to advance students’ career goals and cultivate scientific curiosity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

• a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month
• an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• long-term disability coverage
• life insurance
• educational incentives
• membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• and 14 paid holidays a year

For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary . The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: corporation/employee-housing

For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, and online application process, please review the full profile on the Academic Search website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Dr. Cynthia Patterson and Dr. Maria Thompson, Managing Directors and Senior Consultants with Academic Search, are leading this search.

Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Monday, October 19, 2026. References will not be contacted at this time but will be requested at a later stage in the search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at  or emailing human resources

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