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 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.
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 over 36,000 students annually and counts over 425,000 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. We are a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution and nationally recognized for our success in serving our diverse student body. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked CSUN ninth in the nation for social mobility, CollegeNET ranked CSUN 11th on the 2024 Social Mobility Index, and The New York Times named CSUN the No. 1 public university for economic diversity.
About the Position of Interim Dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education
As a member of the university’s senior academic team, the Interim Dean is the chief administrator of the college. The Interim Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees departments, programs, and centers in the college. The Interim Dean has primary responsibility for planning, developing, and administering college instructional programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of teaching, research, scholarship, and academic excellence; developing and promoting long-range goals for the college; providing oversight of centers/institutes under the auspices of the college; managing relations with accrediting agencies; planning and administering the college annual budget; implementing and interpreting university and State policies; making independent recommendations on all college personnel matters; and recommending appointment of Department Chairs and supervising and evaluating their administrative functions. The Interim Dean plays a major role in developing productive external relations with organizations, individuals, community, government, accrediting agencies, and professional groups, as well as state and federal education entities and local and regional K-12 school districts, including the second largest urban school district in the nation. The Interim Dean supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel and is responsible for advancement activities and fundraising to support the mission of the college; and facilitating faculty roles in seeking grants, contracts, and other external resources. The Interim Dean has responsibility for providing effective leadership to the increasing diversity and international character of the college. The Interim Dean represents the college within the university and community.
As a leader, the Interim Dean will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Earned doctorate from an accredited institution with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor in a department within the Michael D. Eisner College of Education
- Demonstrated record of excellence in university-level teaching, scholarship, and/or creative activity
- Minimum of three years of successful administrative leadership experience in higher education, involving oversight of academic programs, personnel, and/or budget management
- Experience mentoring faculty, promoting faculty research and scholarship, and advocating for resources to support their professional growth
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and work effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff, university administrators, alumni, and community leaders
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, build, and sustain partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and public K-12 school districts
- Demonstrated ability to provide visionary leadership, set strategic goals, and promote academic excellence in a complex and diverse academic environment
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff in all aspects of academic and administrative leadership
Preferred qualifications:
- Five or more years of administrative or leadership experience in higher education, especially overseeing complex operations or large organizational units
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, advancement, or development activities, including securing major gifts or building relationships with donors and alumni
- Direct experience managing accreditation processes, compliance with federal and state regulations, and working with accrediting bodies
- Demonstrated ability to lead innovation, manage change, and implement new initiatives or technologies in academic settings
- Evidence of successful strategic planning and implementation, including experience with long-term visioning and adapting to higher education trends
- Familiarity and experience working within shared governance structures and fostering collaborative decision-making with faculty and staff in a collective bargaining environment
- Experience using data analytics for institutional assessment, program evaluation, and continuous improvement
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: 210,000 to 224,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application Period
The position is open until filled but only applications received by July 15, 2025, can be assured full consideration. 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 University.
Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2025
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 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 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 818-677-2101.
