Interim Associate Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication (CSUN employees only)

Interim Associate Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication (CSUN employees only)


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:

The Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication includes the departments of Art, Cinema and Television Arts, Communication Studies, Journalism, Music, and Theatre with approximately 110 tenured/tenure-track faculty and over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Mike Curb College is one of CSUN's most publicly visible colleges, producing art exhibitions, theatrical productions, music performances, speech and debate competitions, film screenings, and news programs. The college's facilities include art galleries, theatres, screening rooms, performance halls, and film and television studios as well as a vast array of student labs that range from theatrical costume shops to virtual reality studios. The college is also home to many high impact educational practices including student-run, faculty-mentored groups such as IntersectLA (a strategic creative agency), Agency 398 (public relations), The Sundial (journalism), and VOVE (music and entertainment label), as well as many impactful capstone experiences such as Senior Film and TV Projects in Cinema and Television Arts and Senior Recitals in Music. In addition, the college hosts the following centers, institutes, and community outreach initiatives: The Entertainment Industry Institute, the IntersectLA, The Music Therapy Wellness Clinic, Teenage Drama Workshop, Youth Orchestra, and Communication for Youth.

The Position of Interim Associate Dean in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication:

The Interim Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission of the college and serves as acting Dean in the Dean's absence. The Interim Associate Dean participates in regular meetings of the Administrative Council, serves as Executive Secretary of the College Academic Council (the college's curriculum body), and leads the College's Student Success Team. The Interim Associate Dean's portfolio includes the following:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: takes a leadership role in carrying out college initiatives regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and fosters these values and practices in all aspects of the position.
• Student Success: takes a leadership role in planning and carrying out college student success initiatives, helping to ensure that the college meets student success goals, as well as participating in university student success initiatives.
• Advising: supervises the director of the College Student Resource Center/Educational Opportunities Program (SRC/EOP) Satellite, the College's Graduation/Retention specialist, and the Advisors in the SRC/EOP, and coordinates advising activities in concert with the Director of the SRC/EOP, department chairs, and Undergraduate Studies.
• Curriculum: provides creative and effective leadership in curriculum development and delivery; keeps departments informed of curricular deadlines; and provides assistance and advice as well as oversight of curricular resource implications as proposals move through committees to final approval.
• Schedule of Classes: In conjunction with the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), the Dean, and the College SOC Coordinator, carries out the Dean's office review of the schedule of classes build to ensure that Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) projections match targets and instructional resources are used appropriately; monitors enrollment during the registration periods; assists departments in making necessary adjustments; and actively responds to unexpected enrollment trends.
• Program Review, Accreditation, Assessment: coordinates and assists departments in program review and/or reaccreditation processes by consulting when needed in the preparation of self-studies, meeting with outside evaluators, and participating in discussion and implementation of changes; takes a leadership role in overseeing college assessment activities so that they are productive and effective.
• Student Affairs: serves as coordinator for student grievances, grade appeals, disciplinary issues, and other student concerns, consulting with department chairs, faculty, and staff both inside and outside of the college, as appropriate, to ensure fair and equitable outcomes; participates in outreach and recruitment activities on and off campus; oversees student award processes including the Wolfson nomination process.
• Commencement: serves as the college representative for the planning of Commencement exercises and leads the college's participation in commencement and related ceremonies.
• Other: oversees college RSCA competition; participates in strategic planning and implementation; participates in college development and advancement efforts; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Earned graduate degree from an accredited institution;
• Tenured faculty member at the rank of associate professor or above;
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching;
• Demonstrated record of substantial scholarly, creative, and/or professional accomplishment;
• Significant experience in academic administration or faculty governance;
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collegial environment;
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership;
• Demonstrated ability to lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach;
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and identify and solve organizational problems;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal discreetly and effectively with sensitive student, faculty, and staff issues;
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data in decision-making processes and ability to clearly explain the use of data in these processes;
• Computer skills relevant to academic administration and project management.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.



Application Period

Applications received through September 26, 2022, will be considered in the initial review and 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 University.

Effective Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.



How to Apply

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application 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 on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.


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