DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Recruitment No.     N/A
Administrative Grade Level     Administrator Grade Level IV
Collective Bargaining Unit     N/A
College/Department     College of Letter, Arts and Social Sciences
Timebase     Full-time
Type of Appointment     Management Personnel Plan IV
Application Materials Required     University Application, Resume, Cover
Letter and References Required
Anticipated Hiring Range     Commensurate with qualifications and
experience
Recruitment Closing Date     1st Review of Applications will begin 4/30/08
THE DEPARTMENT

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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
QUALIFICATIONS

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.

TO APPLY

APPOINTMENT DATE/SALARY: The University seeks to fill this position by
September 3, 2008. 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 April 30, 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:

Dean, College of Letters , Arts, and Social Sciences Search Committee

c/o Toni Mutz , Administrative Support Coordinator

Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA  91768-4016

Telephone: (909) 869-3494. Fax: (909) 869-5255

E-mail: tmutz@csupomona.edu
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and
prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran
status. Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to
work in the United States.

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