Dean, College of Arts & Letters

Job Description:

Dean, College of Arts & Letters

Description

Working Title: Dean, College of Arts & Letters

Classification Title: Administrator IV

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11:55 p.m.

Position Summary

The Dean is part of the Provost's academic leadership team and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson of the College of Arts and Letters. The primary responsibilities of the Dean are to provide leadership and manage the programs and activities of the College as one of the academic units of the California State University, Sacramento campus. To this end, the Dean facilitates and supports faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community; represents the college and assists in partnerships with regional entities and initiatives; coordinates and supports the development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems. The Dean is responsible for implementation of the University's Academic and Strategic Plans in the College.

The Dean has primary responsibility for external funds development, gifts, grants, and contracts that support the breadth of activities of the College and provides leadership in building strong relationships with, and generating support in, the greater community for the benefit of the College. The Dean also oversees development of annual budget requests and administers the College's budget. The Dean is responsible for personnel matters, including coordinating and supervising the administrative duties of department chairs, staff and program directors, and for making independent recommendations on all College appointment, retention, tenure, and promotion requests.

The Dean is supported by an Associate Dean and the Dean's Office staff. The Dean provides a communication link between other campus administrators and the College's department chairs and program directors, and coordinates long-range planning for the College. The Dean serves as an advocate for the diverse needs of the College, particularly at the University and CSU System-wide levels. The Dean is a University administrative officer and performs these and other duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation). This position is benefits-eligible.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17,000 per month - $19,500 per month; commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $9,625 per month - $30,896 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (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 Arts & Letters engages faculty, staff, and students in the creation and study of what makes us human and what humans make. Our students acquire diverse, intercultural competencies and a keen awareness of the past while they pursue the promise of the future. We are a proud part of Sacramento’s growing creative economy and cultural vibrancy.

The College of Arts & Letters prepares students for success in an inclusive society by empowering them to take responsibility for their educational growth, explore their own sense of purpose, and engage communities as critical and creative thinkers; by valuing student skills and competencies to bridge the gap between college and career; and by streamlining their path toward graduation.

Learn more at: https://csus.edu/college/arts-letters/

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

1. Possession of an earned doctorate or other terminal degree(s) that warrants a senior faculty appointment within one of the departments in the College;

2. Five (5) years of administrative experience in a university, including experience as a department chair or the equivalent level;

3. Evidence of successful fiscal resource management experience;

4. Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

5. Ability to coordinate multiple departments and cultivate an environment of collaboration;

6. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to meet the goals/mission of the College;

7. Recent and demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population;

8. Demonstrated commitment to shared faculty governance;

9. Successful teaching experience and record of scholarly or creative activity in one or more of the disciplines in the College;

10. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

11. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning at both undergraduate and graduate levels;

12. Ability to be a strong advocate for the role of the liberal and fine arts throughout the institution.

13. 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

Preferred Qualifications

14. Experience with disciplinary accrediting agencies;

15. Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship;

16. Understanding of and willingness to support the varied goals of the college faculty and academic programs;

17. Understanding of and willingness to support undergraduate and graduate research and student support programs;

18. Evidence of community involvement and leadership

19. Demonstrated ability to generate external funds including the pursuit of opportunities to obtain grants and contracts;

20. Ability to foster regional partnerships among academic, arts community, and other stakeholders;

21. Professional organization experience (e.g., NEH, NEA, etc.);

22. Demonstrated commitment to professional development of faculty and staff;

Documents Needed to Apply (3)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement (500 words or less)
  • One of Sacramento State’s imperatives is a commitment to diversity and ensuring that our campus is a welcoming place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Please provide a written diversity statement outlining your commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in this position. Address how you will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your team, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to creating an inclusive campus environment. Highlight any relevant experiences, initiatives, or strategies you have implemented in previous leadership roles to advance diversity and inclusion.

Failure to upload these documents to the online application may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s 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 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s 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 .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

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 https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

The 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 https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne 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 https://www.csus.edu/clery . 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 clery@csus.edu .

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.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

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 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits 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.

Advertised: Aug 16 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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