Dean of the College of Science

Job Description:

Dean of the College of Science

Description

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

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18,750 to $19,916* mo.
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.

Priority Screening Date: October 11, 2024
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Science. CSUMB is a growing, dynamic, vision-driven comprehensive state university with a strong culture of educational innovation and a deep commitment to its role as a regional steward.

The College of Science

The College of Science prides itself on providing strong academic preparation for a growing and diverse body of students, utilizing inclusive, high-impact practices to nurture student career goals and cultivate scientific curiosity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. The College, located in close proximity to the Bay Area's Silicon Valley, leverages the unique resources of the Central Coast, from the deep ocean of the Monterey Bay to the hills of Fort Ord and the agricultural communities of the Salinas valley. The College boasts exceptional research activity and a strong track record of securing competitive grants. The successful Dean candidate will further enhance the College’s impact by optimizing resources, expanding partnerships, and fostering development of the infrastructure to complement the outstanding human capacity for excellence already present in the College.

The College comprises six diverse academic units with a range of strengths, opportunities, and areas of potential development - the Departments of Applied Environmental Science , Biology and Chemistry , Marine Science , Mathematics & Statistics , Mechatronics Engineering , and the School of Computing and Design . Programs are organized thematically with an emphasis on finding workable solutions to important local, regional, national, and global problems. Through their studies, students gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to adapt and succeed while making useful contributions in a rapidly changing world.

The College prepares students in 10 undergraduate degree programs, three Masters of Science programs, and several minor and credential options. The faculty are deeply committed to effective and experiential teaching practices, are involved in several funded projects that emphasize innovative pedagogy and STEM education, and work closely with affiliated programs such as the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) to facilitate intensive learning experiences.

The College runs more than $43M in active sponsored projects, including funding from US Department of Agriculture, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, and NASA, as well as many state and private agencies. Faculty and staff are active members of several CSU Multi-Campus Collaborations , which bring together faculty across the 23 campuses of the CSU to work on complex scientific, policy, and social problems. The College has just launched a new Mechatronics Engineering program, and ground has just been broken on a new building that will house that department, Marine Sciences and NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, strengthening the already strong ties between the College, CSUMB, and the Sanctuary.

California State University, Monterey Bay

Empowered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB, as an institution, transforms students’ lives through a focus on student success and engagement in its regional community. CSUMB is a comprehensive, mid-sized, four-year university of 7,800 students and has earned designation as both a Minority-Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. With 56% of students living on campus, CSUMB is the most residential university in the CSU system and boasts a vibrant campus culture. CSUMB currently has 194 tenure-line faculty and 298 lecturers, an alumni base of 24,000, and a current annual operating budget of $150 million. While CSUMB serves students from across California and beyond, 42% of the University’s undergraduates come from Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Given the University’s commitment to the success of every student, the faculty, staff, and administration have successfully increased student retention and completion in comparison to the rest of the CSU. The campus community prides itself on making world-class higher education accessible to traditionally underserved, first-generation, and low-income populations.

CSUMB’s Founding Vision Statement guides the development of the University, which is envisioned as a comprehensive public university that values service through high-quality education. The Founding Vision Statement emphasizes service to the diverse people of California, especially the working class, historically undereducated, and low-income populations. The statement further articulates a substantive commitment to multilingual, multicultural, gender-equitable learning. The ethos includes a culture of innovation in its overall conceptual design and organization in service to the economy of the state, the well-being of regional communities, and the quality of life and development of its students, faculty, and service areas.

Through this initial vision, CSUMB strives to become a model pluralistic academic community where everyone learns and teaches one another in an atmosphere of mutual respect and the pursuit of excellence. The faculty and staff are motivated to excel in their respective fields and to contribute to the broadly defined university environment. CSUMB’s graduates develop an understanding of regional interdependence and global competence, distinctive technical and educational skills, transformative experiences and abilities to contribute to California’s high-quality workforce, critical thinking abilities to be productive citizens, and a focus on social responsibility championed with skills to be community builders. Through their efforts, university students and personnel, analytically and creatively, strive to meet critical state and regional needs, and to provide California with responsible and creative leadership.

Monterey Bay and the Campus

Monterey Bay is on the central coast of California, just two hours south of San Francisco. The bay itself is one of the largest marine protected preserves in the world and home to whales, deep sea anglerfish, and the sea otter, CSUMB’s mascot. The CSUMB campus is close to pristine beaches, oak forests, tidepools, and the Fort Ord National Monument. Monterey has ideal weather: Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 44°F to 68°F and is rarely below 37°F or above 77°F.

The campus sits halfway between the Monterey Peninsula, which features the coastal communities of Carmel, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Marina, and Seaside, and the Salinas Valley, known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” for its abundant agricultural production. The city of Salinas is the county seat and served as the setting for many of John Steinbeck's novels.

The campus straddles the cities of Seaside and Marina, which are small, diverse communities where many students live and work. The history of the former military base is evident across the CSUMB campus.

In addition to CSUMB’s main campus, the University maintains a presence in Salinas and Monterey, providing instruction and community outreach through facilities in North Salinas, downtown Salinas, and the Ryan Ranch development in Monterey.

PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the College's chief academic officer, providing leadership and advocacy in strategic and budgetary planning; faculty and staff recruitment, retention, development, and evaluation; and promoting excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and research. The Dean also oversees university and community relations, curricular and fiscal management, enrollment planning, student recruitment and retention, program review, and accreditation. Additionally, the Dean actively encourages and supports cross-departmental and cross-college collaboration in teaching, creative activities, and scholarship. As a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, the Dean works collaboratively with a highly collegial group of deans, academic affairs administrators, and the President's Extended Cabinet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leadership:

• Advance the mission and vision of the College of Science.
• Provide academic vision and leadership as the University seeks to strengthen and distinguish its identity in the higher education landscape.
• Be a seasoned, decisive leader and diplomat with strong organizational and consensus-building skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty with diverse interests.

Academic Oversight:

• Provide oversight of academic programs and curricula, ensuring the maintenance of standards of rigor and academic excellence.
• Promote excellence and innovation in teaching, research, creative activities, professional application, and university service.
• Demonstrate an understanding of new teaching and research paradigms in the sciences.
• Oversee the educational effectiveness of the College's academic programs through the assessment of student learning, program review, and renewal processes.
• Foster a strong connection between the Cos administration and the student body by engaging with students and supporting campus events.

Strategic and Budgetary Planning:

• Provide leadership and advocacy for strategic and budgetary planning.
• Make effective decisions with input from College faculty and staff.
• Participate in university and community relations, and lead development and fundraising efforts for the College.

Collaboration and Relationship Building:

• Build strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus, including Extended Education and International Programs.
• Promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and inter-college collaboration, cooperation, and research both internally and with external partners.

Faculty and Staff Development:

• Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, mentorship, development, evaluation, and employee relations.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment and support faculty and staff in achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The successful candidate will be:

• A visionary leader who understands the university’s mission and vision and how the department/division work activities and goals support the mission; can develop and sustain strong and collegial relationships with faculty, students, staff, and administrators; balances college advocacy with the needs of the wider campus community; provides leadership, stability, unit coherence, and strategic direction; can garner community and donor support for programs in the college;
• An academic administrator with demonstrated experience in transparent budget development and strategic budget management; knowledge of strategic enrollment and planning; experience with accreditation; understanding of organizational structures; ability to implement the University's strategic priorities; ability to determine, effectively allocate, and coordinate resources; demonstrated ability to move new initiatives forward; ability to identify current and future challenges and propose effective solutions; and demonstrated leadership in addressing difficult issues;
• A student-centered academic leader and advocate who understands the value and importance of multiculturalism and social equity; is experienced in developing academic programs specifically designed to address the learning needs of an ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse student population; appreciation for the role of scholarly research in the teaching and learning process, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• An innovator with a demonstrated understanding of new paradigms and innovative pedagogies in higher education, including technology-enhanced and online learning strategies; who values an interdisciplinary community;
• An advocate who supports and advances a college culture of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility in employee recruitment, development, and retention strategies; and who encourages culturally-relevant pedagogies, practices, and programs that result in an effective and welcoming environment and equitable student success;
• A decisive and diplomatic leader who has strong organizational and consensus building skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty with diverse interests; values collaboration, community-building and shared governance; seeks widespread participation in decision-making; models integrity, ethical reflection and practice; mentors and fosters leadership skills in others; takes a leadership role in faculty/employee relations and performance; and creates a culture of civility and respect among faculty and staff;
• An educator and scholar whose academic achievements include a record of sustained scholarly and pedagogical achievements assessed through a Retention, Tenure, and Promotion process; these achievements must be commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor in the College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution or appropriate terminal degree.
• Leadership in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Qualification for a faculty appointment of Full Professor within one of the departments within one of the departments in the College of Science.
• At least five years of administrative experience as a dean, associate dean, department chair, or comparable position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy development, and budget oversight.
• Evidence of effective and ethical faculty leadership and management through collaborative and shared decision-making.
• Evidence of excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• A record of supporting faculty research and professional development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success with external funding.
• Experience with outcomes-based education, assessment of student learning, and accreditation of professional programs.
• Experience enhancing community relations and promoting the role of the organization on campus and externally, including fundraising.
• Evidence of strong, effective, ethical, and collegial collaboration as a member of an academic administrative team.
• Experience in administering or working with programs that serve an educationally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student population with the capacity to understand and help implement the University’s Vision and core values.
• Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary approaches to higher education.
• Program development responsive to the need for diversity within sciences.
• Successful implementation of innovative technologies in learning environments, and the use of technology for improvement of teaching and learning.
• An understanding and appreciation of the role of scholarly research in the teaching and learning process, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Evidence of the ability to lead a wide variety of departments and programs in various stages of growth
• Experience with service learning, community partnerships, and/or field-based experience in teaching and learning.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property; authority to commit financial resources of the university through contracts greater than $10,000; access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information; responsibility of access/possession of building master of sub-master keys for building access; access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards ).
• This position is a designated position in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and /or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: 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 . As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

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 (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ .

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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