Dean, College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
Dean, College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
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Working Title: Dean College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
Classification Title: Administrator IV
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday September 28 2025 @ 11:55pm PST
Position Summary
The Dean serves as a key member of the Provosts academic leadership team and the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson for the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies at California State University Sacramento.
The College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies encompasses multiple departments centers and institutes with faculty and students engaged in work addressing societal challenges including social justice environmental sustainability community health economic development and public policy. The colleges programs operate from both the main campus and downtown location facilitating connections with state government community organizations and regional employers.
The Dean provides strategic academic and administrative leadership for the colleges programs and activities supports faculty development and student success and manages personnel and fiscal responsibilities. This includes oversight of programs at the downtown campus and representing the college in partnerships that serve students and the community.
The role requires managing complexity and multiple priorities while maintaining academic quality and supporting the colleges mission within the broader Sacramento region.
FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation). This position is benefits-eligible.
Anticipated Hiring Range:$17000 - $20000 per month; commensurate with the candidates education experience skills and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range:$10106per month - $32441per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:At-Will
Time Base:Full-Time
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours may vary depending on department need. Position is on-site.
Department Information
The College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies (SSIS) provides a curriculum that examines human society in all aspects.
Curriculum focuses on such topics as relationships among individuals and groups the functioning of the political system and economy the nature and influence of culture relationships among nations and the relation of human society to the natural environment.
of an earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies or equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates commitment to academic excellence.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Ability to pass background check
PreferredQualifications
- Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of and enthusiasm for supporting the varied goals of college faculty and innovative academic programs;
- Champion of undergraduate and graduate research with experience developing robust student support programs and mentorship initiatives;
- Passion for Liberal Arts education and its transformative power in developing critical thinking and engaged citizenship;
- Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the preservation or implementation of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- Experience leading in unionized environments with expertise in collaborative approaches to collective bargaining and employee relations;
- Strategic visionary with ability to build on existing strengths while creating bold forward-thinking plans for the Colleges future;
- Experience in Community Engagement Service Learning and/or Global Education with innovative approaches to connecting academic work with real-world impact;
- Technology leadership with demonstrated understanding how to leverage emerging technologies to enhance instruction research and student engagement in meaningful ways.
Documents Needed to Apply (2)
- CV
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
