Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs

CSUNs Commitment to You

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching scholarship learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people building partnerships with the community and encouraging innovation experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN actively seeks candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

One of thelargest universities in the country CaliforniaState University Northridge (CSUN) isan urban comprehensive university thatdeliversaward-winning undergraduateand graduate programs to over 36000 studentsannuallyand counts over 425000alumni who fuel the regions economy. Since its founding in 1958 CSUN has madeasignificantand long-term impact on California generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impactand more than 12000 jobs each year. CaliforniaState University Northridge isadesignated Minority Servingand Hispanic Serving Institution (MSI/HSI)andaCaliforniaBlack Serving Institution (BSI) nationallyand statewiderecognized foradvancing opportunityand promoting the success of Hispanic BlackAfricanAmericanand other historically underserved 2025 Washington Monthly named the university the No. 1 masters university in the nation for contributions to the public goodand ranked CSUN No. 2 Best Bang for the Buck in the Westand No. 3 Best Colleges for Your Tuitionand Tax Dollars. Also in 2025 the university earneda4.5-star rating in Moneys Best Colleges ranked No. 3 for diversityamong public universitiesand No. 8 in the nation for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse. Inaddition CSUN placed No. 9 on the CaliforniaMobility Index foradvancing economicand social mobility from the College Futures Foundation.

The Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs (AVP FA) serves as the Universitys academic personnel officer for faculty (Unit 3) and academic student employees (Unit 11). Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs the AVP FA provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all faculty lifecycle matters including recruitment appointment evaluation retention tenure promotion compensation leaves retirement and faculty professional success. The AVP FA ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements CSU policies and applicable state and federal regulations while advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging in all academic personnel processes.

As a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team the AVP FA advises the Provost deans and department chairs on complex faculty personnel and labor relations matters. The AVP FA interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements oversees grievance and disciplinary processes conducts or supervises investigations as appropriate and represents the University in labor management and arbitration proceedings. The position works closely with Human Resources Equity and Compliance and shared governance bodies to ensure fair consistent and legally sound personnel practices. This role requires sound judgment collaborative leadership and the ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests in a dynamic higher education environment.

As a leader the AVP will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles qualifications:

• Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Credentials and experience for appointment at the rank of Professor
• Demonstrated record of excellence in university teaching and scholarly or creative achievement
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience as department chair director associate dean dean or equivalent leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to interpret apply and communicate complex policies and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity diversity inclusion belonging and accessibility in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment integrity and professionalism
• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills including collaborating with campus partners building trust and facilitating shared governance

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience overseeing faculty personnel processes including recruitment evaluation retention tenure and promotion
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements in a unionized higher education environment
• Demonstrated experience administering or advising on grievance disciplinary or conflict resolution processes
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with human resources equity/compliance offices or legal counsel on personnel matters
• Demonstrated experience supporting equity-focused initiatives in faculty hiring evaluation and retention
• Demonstrated experience mentoring faculty and supporting department chair leadership development
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing administrative budgets while upholding staff welfare through dignity- and respect-centered supervision
• Demonstrated experience representing an institution in systemwide committees or external relations
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change process improvement or modernization of administrative systems

More information can be found in the institutional profile at public/entry/25728/search25728

Salary is commensurate with knowledge skills and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. The anticipated

HIRING RANGE: $190000 to $210000 per year dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The position is open until filled but only applications received by Monday September 28 2026 can be assured full consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

In order to be considered in the initial review applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Effective Date of Appointment: January 2 2027

How to Apply

The university is being assisted by Academic Search. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter a CV and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications can be confidentially submittedat: .

Nominations and expressions of interest can be directed to the search team electronically and confidentially at: .

Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting senior consultant Chris Butler at:.

Background check

This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to 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 Child Abuse 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 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.

Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions forH-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at .