Dean of the College of the Letters Arts and Social Sciences

CALIFRONIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

THE UNIVERSITY: California State Polytechnic University , Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is one of 23 campuses in The California State University system.  It is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles , and is in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, located within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and desert.  The university currently has an ethnically diverse student population of about 19,000. Students are enrolled in 65 baccalaureate and 20 master’s degree programs with approximately 1,200 tenured, tenure-track, and temporary faculty members. The university is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities.  The mission of the university is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing, multicultural world.

THE COLLEGE: The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) provides introductory and advanced course work in more than 20 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, and plays a major role in the university’s General Education Program. Its programs develop creative and critical thinking skills and emphasize the application of theory to practice. Each quarter CLASS serves over 24,000 students, who learn through performance-based activities in the humanities, arts and social sciences. The college supports initiatives that engage students and faculty in the collaborative pursuit of knowledge. The college promotes access to its programs among underrepresented student populations, and provides resources and services vital to student success. It connects students to the surrounding community and the wider world through community-based service learning, national competitions, internships, and international programs.

THE POSITION: The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, serves as a member of the Academic Deans' Council, and works closely with others in Academic Affairs. The Dean heads a College leadership team consisting of two associate deans, 11 department chairs, 50 staff, and an annual operating budget of $18 million. The Dean promotes collaboration, team building and active involvement among the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the surrounding community, provides strategies to insure innovation in teaching and learning, and directs the development of new college and university-based initiatives. The Dean meets regularly with a council of civic and education leaders to promote partnerships with the surrounding community, and takes a leadership role to advance K-12 teacher preparation. The Dean supports initiatives that promote the professional development of faculty and staff, engages students and faculty in active collaboration in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge, and integrate the arts, humanities, sciences, and technologies. The Dean further manages all fiscal and personnel responsibilities and stimulates excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The Dean also directs faculty and staff recruitment, development, and evaluation and represents the College among external constituents. The Dean provides leadership in College efforts in strategic planning and enrollment, program review, and re-accreditation. Moreover, the Dean plays a leadership role built upon collaboration, empathy, trust, and integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• earned doctorate and academic record in teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activities which merits appointment at full Professor level in one of the College’s departments;
• at least four years of administrative experience at the department chair level;
• at least three years of significant budget management experience
• demonstrated success in or understanding of external fundraising; and a
• demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in fostering a diverse educational environment for faculty, staff, and students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• demonstrated commitment to shared, transparent governance within a university setting;
• ability to promote an effective learning-centered approach that reinforces and extends programs and initiatives based in the college;
• energetic support for solicitation of grant funding from federal, state, and other external sources;
• experience in serving as an evaluator in university-level Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) processes;

• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the senior leadership of the university and with constituencies from other colleges and content fields within the university;
• demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and a commitment to ensuring that this excellence is promoted and sustained through the faculty recruitment, tenure and promotion process;
• experience in or understanding of a Collective Bargaining Environment; and
• a commitment to, and appreciation of scholarship; an understanding of, and respect for the diversity of disciplines in the college, including awareness of the different challenges and opportunities for external research support.

APPOINTMENT DATE/SALARY: The University seeks to fill this position by January 5, 2009 or by a date mutually agreed upon between the University and the applicant. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a very attractive benefits package.

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: First consideration will be given to completed applications packages received no later than July 15, 2008 . A completed application will include (1) a letter of interest, which explains in detail and, where possible, provides examples of how the candidate meets each of the qualifications specified in this announcement; (2) a current curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five individuals who can provide current assessments of the candidate’s professional qualifications for the position. Additional information may be requested.

Electronic submission of application materials is encouraged.

Please send direct inquiries, nominations, and applications to:

Sharon Tanabe, Partner
stsearch@storbeckpimentel.com
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
1111 Corporate Center Drive , Suite 106
Monterey Park , CA   91754
For a confidential inquiry contact Ms. Tanabe at (323) 260-5045
In the Subject line please refer to: CPP CLASS

California State Polytechnic University , Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status.  The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States .  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university's annual security report is available at http://www.csupomona.edu/~public_safety