Dean, College of Education

The Dean is part of the provost’s academic leadership team and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson of the College of Education. The primary responsibilities of the Dean are to provide leadership and manage the programs and activities of the College as one of the academic units of the California State University, Sacramento campus. To this end, the Dean facilitates and supports faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community; represent the college and assists in partnerships with regional entities and initiatives; coordinates and supports the development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems. The Dean has primary responsibility for external funds development, gifts, grants, and contracts that support the breadth of activities of the College, and provides leadership in building strong relationships with, and generating support in, the greater community for the benefit of the College. The Dean also oversees development of annual budget requests and administers the College’s budget. The Dean is responsible for personnel matters, including coordinating and supervising the administrative duties of program chairs, program directors, and staff and for making independent recommendations on all College appointments, retention, tenure, and promotion requests. The Dean assists/supports the faculty in efforts to improve assessment of student learning outcomes for each degree and credential program in the College. The Dean is responsible for implementation of the University’s Academic and Strategic Plans in the College.

The Dean is supported by an Associate Dean and the Dean’s Office staff. The Dean serves as an advocate for the diverse needs of the College, particularly at the University and CSU System-wide levels. The Dean is a University administrative officer and performs these and other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President.

1. Possession of an earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Education or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes;
3. Three years of administrative experience in a university, preferably including experience at the department level;
4. Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship;
5. Evidence of successful fiscal resource management experience;
6. Recent and demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse faculty, staff and student population;
7. Experience with disciplinary accrediting and credentialing agencies. 

1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collegially and collaboratively to meet the goals/mission of the College;
2. Ability to be a strong advocate for programs in the College;
3. Demonstrated commitment to shared faculty governance;
4. Successful teaching experience and record of research or scholarly activity in one or more of the disciplines in the College;
5. Strong written and verbal communications skills;
6. Strong interpersonal skills;
7. Demonstrated ability to generate external funds;
8. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;
9.  Knowledge and experience with assessment of student learning outcomes;
10. Demonstrated commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education;
11. Knowledge of the programs contained within the College;
12. Evidence of community involvement and leadership as it relates to student recruitment and fundraising.
13. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Resume/CV and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. T

The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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