Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development
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CSUNs Commitment to You
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching scholarship learning and values include a respect for all people building partnerships with the community and theencouragement of innovation experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a communityin which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN isespecially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuitof excellence for all members of the university community.
The University:
One of the largest universities in the country California State University Northridge (CSUN) isan urban comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programsto over 36000 students annually and counts over 425000 alumni who fuel the regions its founding in 1958 CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact onCalifornia generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12000 jobs each are a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution and nationally recognized forour success in serving our diverse student body. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked CSUNninth in the nation for social mobility CollegeNET ranked CSUN 11th on the 2024 Social MobilityIndex and The New York Times named CSUN the No. 1 public university for economic diversity.
About the College:
The College of Health and Human Development is comprised of the departments of Child and Adolescent Development Communication Disorders and Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Environmental and Occupational Health Health Sciences Kinesiology Nursing Physical Therapy and Recreation and Tourism Management. The College has 121 full time faculty members and enrolls over 6100 undergraduate and graduate students. The departments offer Bachelors Masters and Doctoraldegree programs in a wide variety of health-related and other professional fields. Departmentswithin the College offer online courses and one fully online graduate degree. The College hostsseveral Centers such as the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing the Center of Achievementthrough Adapted Physical Activity and the Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science Nutrition andDietetics. For more information about the College visit our website at
the Position:
The Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission of the College and serves asAdministrator in Charge during the Deans absence. Duties and responsibilities include:
Assists Dean with strategic planning and decision-making for the College as well as assistingin the management of the Colleges budgetary allocation;
Provides a coherent vision management strategies and leadership in coordinating thedevelopment of curriculum in the College of Health and Human Development;
Assists departments within the College in developing curriculum proposals and when appropriatesuggests new programs or courses or modifications of existing courses and programs;
Keeps departments informed regarding all curricular policies including calendars anddeadlines;
Supervises the final preparation of approved curriculum and ensures its proper and timelyuniversity-wide circulation;
Represents the College in overseeing the movement of its curriculum through the EducationalPolicies Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee;
Coordinates the activity of departmental and program representatives in appearing before thesecommittees;
Works with Chairs on oversight of schedule build to meet instructional and college goals andrequirements;
Keeps departments informed on the schedule for program reviews and serves as a resource personin the preparation of the self-study;
Assists departments in presenting their self-study to the Academic Council;
Meets with the outside evaluators takes part in the final discussions and assists departmentsand programs in implementing the plans agreed upon and contained in the final memo ofunderstanding;
Participates in monthly meetings with the College Chairs and Program Directors;
When requested writes drafts of reports and other documents on behalf of the College theChairs and Dean;
Acts on petitions and requests for changes of program in accordance with College and Universitypolicies on behalf of majors from the College and from students in College courses and advises andconsults with Chairs Program Directors and faculty in making these decisions as appropriate;
Collaborates with College Director of Advising to coordinate advising activities within theCollege;
Meets with students concerning academic or disciplinary problems and advises students on theirrights and options when they encounter difficulties with Chairs or faculty within the College;
Consults within the College concerning academic or disciplinary student problems asappropriate;
Coordinates assessment programs in the College;
Works with the Colleges Assessment Committee to review self-reports and the development of theColleges Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);
When requested represents the Dean of the College at meetings or functions both on and offcampus;
Assists the Dean with College development activities;
Contributes to college celebratory occasions including commencement and awardceremonies;
Makes independent recommendations to the dean on all college matters;
As a leader demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission-aligned with theuniversitys visionvalues and priorities;
As an academic administrator demonstrates a commitment to and ability to implement CSUNsLeadershipPrinciples: Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate from an accredited academic institution;
Graduate or terminal degree in one of the disciplines offered in the college;
Demonstrated record in university-level teaching;
Demonstrated record of scholarly creative and/or professional accomplishments;
At least three years of successful academic administrative experience at or above the level of aDepartment Chair or its equivalent;
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with a collaborative leadershipstyle;
Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring;
Highly organized with evidence of ability to prioritize workload demands including meetingdeadlines and managing several projects at one time;
Demonstrated excellent communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and identify and solveorganizational problems;
Demonstrated record of achievement in working with a diverse community of students facultystaff and administrators;
Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to the diversity andinternational character of the University and the College;
Effective resource management skills (budget personnel facilities).
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful experience with accreditation procedures and processes;
Demonstrated ability to analyze plan and implement relevant and visionary programs andexperiences for the College;
Experience with high-impact practices for student success and retention;
Demonstrated experience in academic administration or faculty governance;
Experience and ability to function in a collective bargaining environment;
Organizational management experience in an accredited institution of higher learning similar toCSUN. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a College that values justice equitydiversity & inclusion student-centered learning and interdisciplinary collaboration;
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity equity and inclusion in the College;
Experience leading organizational change in a dynamic and diverse environment;
Demonstrated commitment to employee development recognition and accountability to furtheroperational goals.
Pay Benefits & Work Schedule:
Salary is commensurate with knowledge skills and experience. The University offers excellent
fringe benefits. The anticipated hiring range: $165000- $ 182000 per year.
Application Period
Applications received through October 31 2025 will be considered in the initial review. Review ofapplications will continue until position is filled.
In order to be considered in the initial review applications must be submitted prior to the datelisted above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed atthe discretion of the College.
Effective Date of Appointment: January 1 2026
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for
more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit check
This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failureto satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for
the position.
CANRA
The person holding this position will be considered a limited reporter under the California ChildAbuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Conflict of Interest
This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of InterestCode. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interestforms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Disability(physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) GenderExpression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy orrelated conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or ReligiousCreed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran orMilitary Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU NondiscriminationPolicy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
