Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

Job No: 562783; 10/01/2026

ASSOCIATE DEAN, COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator III position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the College and assist the Dean in all aspects of college administration and management, including broad responsibilities in the following areas: enrollment management; faculty professional development/affairs; student development/affairs; research and economic development, and curriculum (program oversight and review); innovation and assessment. The Associate Dean will also assist the Dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences (NSS) in outreach and public relations, grant writing, and outside funding development. In addition, the Associate Dean will coordinate transfer programs with feeder community colleges, particularly in multiple subject matter programs, and represent the College when the Dean is absent.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Must be qualified to be a tenured full professor in a department or program withing the Natural and Social Sciences disciplines. Must possess a PhD or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline or area represented within the College. The incumbent must demonstrate significant and successful administrative experience, financial acumen, and proven leadership skills. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational, administrative, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff; and an ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Three years of leadership experience (e.g., chairperson or program director) in higher education administration. Administrative experience and demonstrated success in curriculum development, University policies and procedures, faculty personnel processes and procedures, student affairs policies and procedures, lecturer retention, and evaluating nontenure track faculty. Demonstrated success in college-level teaching at the undergraduate program levels; research, scholarly and/or creative activities in the fields within the college. Familiarity with a collective bargaining environment and Cal State LA/CSU policies and regulations governing curriculum, instruction and student affairs.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $6,891 - $22,119/monthly. Budgeted hiring salary range is $ 6,891 - $15,000/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator III appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.  All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

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.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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