CSUN's 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 the encouragement of 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 is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

The University:

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts nearly 400,000 alumni who fuel the region’s economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. CSUN is a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, nationally recognized for success in serving a diverse student body. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named CSUN an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, the Wall Street Journal ranked CSUN third in the nation for the university’s diverse learning environment, and CSUN is the nation’s seventh-ranked school on CollegeNet’s 2021 Social Mobility Index.

About the College:

California State University, Northridge is conducting a search for an Associate Dean of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. Serving 300 graduate students and approximately 6,400 undergraduate majors with degrees in Accounting, Information Systems, Economics and Business Administration with concentrations in Business Analytics, Business Law, Finance, Financial Planning, Global Supply Chain, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management and Real Estate. The College is among the largest full-time undergraduate business programs in the United States. The College currently consists of seven departments: Accounting; Business Law; Economics; Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance; Management; Marketing; and Systems and Operations Management. The College employs approximately 95 full-time and 50 part-time faculty. Additional information about the College is available at  https://www.csun.edu/nazarian.

About the Position:

The Associate Dean interprets and executes academic policies and regulations of the University and the College.

• Oversees the College programs and provides creative and effective leadership on curriculum development and delivery, student advising, and academic standards.
• Oversees and manages the office of the Associate Dean, the College Student Services Center and EOP Satellite, the Business Honors Program, College tutoring services, the College Campus Quality Fee application and reporting, community college and high school outreach and recruitment efforts, curriculum assessment and assurance of learning.
• Leads the College student success initiatives to improve student engagement, increase graduation rates, reduce DFU rates in courses, close the equity gap for traditionally underrepresented students, facilitates the College scholarship process, and works closely with Associated Students and business senators on various initiatives.
• Oversees Leaders in Alliance which is a group of College club presidents and led by Associated Students business senators. Works closely with partners across the University to manage challenging student cases and support students in crisis.
• At the University level, the Associate Dean represents the College at the Educational Policies and Graduate Studies Committees; and at the College level, serves as the Chair of the College Assurance of Learning and Accreditation Steering Committee, leads the scholarship committee, and coordinates the College commencement ceremony, recruitment events, and related activities.
• The Associate Dean is a member of Administrative Council and also serves as an ex-officio member of the Curriculum Management and Policy Committee, the College Graduate Committee, and the College Academic Technology Committee.
• The Associate Dean co-leads AACSB accreditation, represents the Dean in the Dean’s absence, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Makes independent recommendations to the dean on all college matters.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission-aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities.
• As an academic administrator, demonstrates a commitment to and ability to implement CSUN’s Leadership Principles: https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/CSUN_Leadership_Principles.pdf

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD within a business or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Credentials and experience for a faculty appointment at the rank of professor with tenure in one of the departments of the College.
• Three or more years of increasingly responsible academic leadership at the level of department chair or equivalent, or higher.
• Level of scholarly productivity over the last five years that meets CSUN's AACSB accreditation requirement for scholarly academic status (Faculty Qualification Criteria).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with a collaborative leadership style.
• Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring;
• Demonstrated excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and identify and solve organizational problems.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in working with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to the diversity and international 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 and experiences for the College.
• Experience with high-impact practices for student success and retention.
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration or faculty governance.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching.
• Ability to articulate and implement strategic vision of the Dean.
• Experience leading diverse teams to support the mission and vision of the College.
• Experience and ability to function in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated experience engaging successfully with external stakeholders and partners.
• Organizational management experience in an accredited institution of higher learning similar to CSUN. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a College that values justice, equity, diversity & 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.
• Successful fundraising and grant generation.

 Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. The anticipated hiring salary range is $180,000 - $190,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Application Period

Applications received through November 6, 2024, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the 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 College.

Effective Date of Appointment: January 1, 2025 or as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

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 University's 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Our  nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy (2023). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101