Interim Associate Dean for Academic Pathways and Partnerships, Administrator III, Temporary

This position is only open to Sonoma State University Employees

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

In your cover letter, please describe your experience leading or supporting academic initiatives at the department, college, or institutional level. Highlight how you have worked collaboratively with faculty, staff, and/or external partners to advance curricular innovation, strengthen academic pathways, or create opportunities that support student success and career readiness. Please provide examples of your approach and the outcomes of these efforts.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies (AVP), the Associate Dean for Academic Pathways and Partnerships provides management and guidance within the Office of Academic Programs. The incumbent is responsible for administering and providing strategic leadership oversight and direction for  curriculum and program development within the Office of Academic Programs in the Provost’s Office. The incumbent serves as the administrative lead for a variety of academic programs including, but not limited to, community outreach initiatives, external K-12 partnerships to support dual enrollment and college readiness, and integration of career pathways. This position promotes High-Impact Practices and integrative and interdisciplinary learning, working with administrators, faculty, and staff in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Strategic Enrollment Management and is responsible for overseeing the institution’s dual enrollment and career-based curriculum and working collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff to ensure the quality of the courses and curriculum. In addition, the incumbent supervises staff and provides oversight and coordination for curriculum development/change processes and dual enrollment and career integration planning responsibilities managed in the Office of Academic Programs.

This position requires an earned doctoral degree, or terminal degree in the incumbent’s field, along with a minimum of three (3) years of successful higher education leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The incumbent must possess a demonstrated record of successful teaching and supporting a diverse student population and demonstrated experience with curriculum development and approval, academic planning, program development, scheduling, and assessment. Record of successful leadership and management in a shared governance environment required. The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an equity-focused, inclusive, student-centered culture that is committed to improving recruitment, retention and graduation rates in keeping with Sonoma State’s commitment to the system’s graduation initiative. The incumbent must possess a strong working knowledge of standard office software including Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of student information systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, EAB) preferred. Experience with curricular redesign and implementation preferred.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated 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.

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