Job Details

Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development

Position Number: 6694023
Location: Northridge, CA
Position Type: Deans - Health

Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development

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 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 College:
The College of Health and Human Development is comprised of the departments of Child and Adolescent Development, Communication Disorders and Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Recreation and Tourism Management. The College has 121 full time faculty members and enrolls over 6,100 undergraduate and graduate students. The departments offer Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs in a wide variety of health-related and other professional fields. Departments within the College offer online courses and one fully online graduate degree. The College hosts several Centers such as the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing, the Center of Achievement through Adapted Physical Activity, and the Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics. For more information about the College, visit our website at
https://www.csun.edu/health-human-development.

About the Position:
The Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission of the College and serves as Administrator in Charge during the Dean's absence. Duties and responsibilities include:

Assists Dean with strategic planning and decision-making for the College, as well as assisting in the management of the College's budgetary allocation;

Provides a coherent vision, management strategies, and leadership in coordinating the development of curriculum in the College of Health and Human Development;

Assists departments within the College in developing curriculum proposals and when appropriate, suggests new programs or courses, or modifications of existing courses and programs;

Keeps departments informed regarding all curricular policies, including calendars and deadlines;

Supervises the final preparation of approved curriculum, and ensures its proper and timely university-wide circulation;

Represents the College in overseeing the movement of its curriculum through the Educational Policies Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee;

Coordinates the activity of departmental and program representatives in appearing before these committees;

Works with Chairs on oversight of schedule build to meet instructional and college goals and requirements;

Keeps departments informed on the schedule for program reviews, and serves as a resource person in the preparation of the self-study;

Assists departments in presenting their self-study to the Academic Council;

Meets with the outside evaluators, takes part in the final discussions, and assists departments and programs in implementing the plans agreed upon and contained in the final memo of understanding;

Participates in monthly meetings with the College Chairs and Program Directors;

When requested, writes drafts of reports and other documents on behalf of the College, the Chairs and Dean;

Acts on petitions and requests for changes of program, in accordance with College and University policies, on behalf of majors from the College and from students in College courses and advises and consults with Chairs, Program Directors, and faculty in making these decisions as appropriate;

Collaborates with College Director of Advising to coordinate advising activities within the College;

Meets with students concerning academic or disciplinary problems and advises students on their rights and options when they encounter difficulties with Chairs, or faculty within the College;

Consults within the College concerning academic or disciplinary student problems as appropriate;

Coordinates assessment programs in the College;

Works with the College's Assessment Committee to review self-reports and the development of the College's Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);

When requested, represents the Dean of the College at meetings or functions both on and off campus;

Assists the Dean with College development activities;

Contributes to college celebratory occasions including commencement and award ceremonies;

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/leadership-principles;

Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate from an accredited academic institution;

Graduate or terminal degree in one of the disciplines offered in the college;

Demonstrated record in university-level teaching;

Demonstrated record of scholarly, creative, and/or professional accomplishments;

At least three years of successful academic administrative experience at or above the level of a Department Chair or its equivalent;

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with a collaborative leadership style;

Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring;

Highly organized with evidence of ability to prioritize workload demands, including meeting deadlines and managing several projects at one time;

Demonstrated excellent 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;

Experience and ability to function in a collective bargaining environment;

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;

Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent
fringe benefits. The anticipated hiring range: $165,000- $ 182,000 per year.

Application Period
Applications received through October 31, 2025, will be considered in the initial review. 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 College.

Effective Date of Appointment: January 1, 2026

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.

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