<div dir="ltr">Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:58:36 -0400<br>
From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Kerry_J._Nickols?=" <<a href="mailto:kjnickols@UCDAVIS.EDU">kjnickols@UCDAVIS.EDU</a>><br>
Subject: Dean of the College of Science - California State University, Monterey Bay<br>
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Dean of the College of Science<br>
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Administrator IV<br>
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Job #: MB2015-EB2084<br>
Open until filled. Application Screening Begins: <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">10/01/2015</span></span><br>
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California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) seeks a visionary leade=<br>
r for the position of Dean=20<br>
of the College of Science. CSUMB is a growing, dynamic campus located on=<br>
the Central Coast of=20<br>
California. Located within a mile and in sight of the Monterey Bay, it i=<br>
s one of 23 campuses in the=20<br>
California State University system and enrolls approximately 7,000 studen=<br>
ts. CSUMB is a=20<br>
comprehensive state university that values academic excellence and the in=<br>
tegration of learning,=20<br>
working, and residential living within a multicultural and interdisciplin=<br>
ary community. Our diverse=20<br>
student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing =<br>
degrees in 23=20<br>
undergraduate and seven graduate majors. The University is committed to t=<br>
he success of every=20<br>
student.<br>
<br>
CSUMB=92s College of Science is characterized by growing, innovative prog=<br>
rams and dedicated=20<br>
faculty. It comprises three academic units: the School of Computing an=<br>
d Design offering majors=20<br>
in Computer Science and Communication Design and a graduate program in In=<br>
structional Science=20<br>
and Technology; the Division of Science and Environmental Policy offering=<br>
majors in Biology,=20<br>
Marine Science, Environmental Science Technology and Policy, and Environm=<br>
ental Studies and=20<br>
graduate programs in Applied Marine and Watershed Science and Marine Scie=<br>
nce (the latter=20<br>
through Moss Landing Marine Labs); and the Mathematics and Statistics de=<br>
partment, which offers=20<br>
a Mathematics major and a minor in Statistics. In Spring 2015 the college=<br>
served approximately=20<br>
1774 undergrad majors, 82 graduate students and 1848 FTEs, 30.6% of total=<br>
campus FTEs.=20=20<br>
Programs and faculty are interdisciplinary, and faculty regularly teach a=<br>
cross majors. There are 42=20<br>
tenure-track faculty and 87 lecturers.=20=20<br>
<br>
The College also houses two Institutes: The Watershed Institute has a re=<br>
search arm in sustainable=20<br>
agriculture and water quality as well as a vibrant outreach program focus=<br>
ing on environmental=20<br>
education and community-based ecosystem restoration. The Institute for A=<br>
pplied Marine Ecology=20=20<br>
uses a spectrum of marine technology and scientific diving to improve mar=<br>
ine ecosystem=20<br>
management, and includes the Seafloor Mapping Lab, which uses cutting edg=<br>
e marine geospatial=20<br>
technology to map California's coastal and marine resources. These and o=<br>
ther partnerships can be=20<br>
found at the Science Research and Partnership website. Our Computer Sci=<br>
ence faculty is=20<br>
collaborating with California Public Utility Commission & CSU Chico t=<br>
o develop mobile broadband=20<br>
measurement software tools (Android, iOS and desktop) to map broadband co=<br>
verage by four major=20<br>
wireless providers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) across the st=<br>
ate of CA. These and other=20<br>
research projects can be found at the School of Computing and Design Rese=<br>
arch Website. Faculty=20<br>
in the College are active researchers, with 89 active grants last year br=<br>
inging in close to $12=20<br>
million in external funding and employing close to 200 undergraduate and =<br>
graduate student=20<br>
researchers in the "scholar-teacher model". The College houses the CSU C=<br>
OAST initiative (Center=20<br>
for Ocean Affairs Science and Technology), and also hosts an NSF REU in M=<br>
arine Science,=20<br>
collaborating with local marine science institutions to place students fr=<br>
om around the country in=20<br>
summer research positions. The college is also developing international =<br>
programs, with a=20<br>
semester-long science program in Costa Rica open to all CSU students. Th=<br>
is past year, two=20<br>
programs in the College--the Mathematics Remediation program and the coho=<br>
rt-based=20<br>
accelerated BS degree in Computer Science in conjunction with Hartnell Co=<br>
mmunity College--<br>
received 2 of 14 state-wide innovation awards from the governor's office,=<br>
an award total of $8=20<br>
million for these two innovative programs. Four students received NSF GR=<br>
FP awards to fund their=20<br>
graduate education this year, bringing the institution's total up to 18.<br>
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The Dean is expected to lead and advocate for the College, while also wor=<br>
king collaboratively with=20<br>
a highly collegial team of deans from the five other colleges and academi=<br>
c affairs administrators.=20=20<br>
The Dean also represents CSUMB in system-wide venues and initiatives in S=<br>
TEM-related areas.<br>
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Reporting directly to the Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs, th=<br>
e Dean is the College's=20<br>
chief academic officer and serves as a member of the Academic Affairs lea=<br>
dership team and the=20<br>
President's Extended Cabinet.=20=20=20<br>
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>
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=B7 Advance the Vision of the University and the Mission of the Coll=<br>
ege of Science;<br>
<br>
=B7 Provide leadership and advocacy for strategic and budgetary plan=<br>
ning;<br>
<br>
=B7 Provide oversight of academic programs and curricula, including =<br>
upholding standards of rigor=20<br>
and academic excellence;<br>
<br>
=B7 Make effective decisions with College faculty and staff input;<br>
<br>
=B7 Build strong collaborative relationships with other units on cam=<br>
pus, including Extended=20<br>
Education and International Programs;<br>
<br>
=B7 Promote excellence and innovation in the scholarship areas of te=<br>
aching, creative and research=20<br>
activities, professional application, and university service;<br>
<br>
=B7 Participate in university and community relations and lead devel=<br>
opment/fundraising efforts for=20<br>
the College;<br>
<br>
=B7 Oversee the educational effectiveness of the College's academic =<br>
programs through the=20<br>
assessment of student learning and program review and renewal processes;<br>
<br>
=B7 Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation, =<br>
and employee relations<br>
<br>
=B7 Promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, inter-college coll=<br>
aboration, cooperation and=20<br>
research internally and with external partners.=20=20<br>
<br>
=B7 Be a seasoned, decisive leader and diplomat with strong organiza=<br>
tional and consensus=20<br>
building skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty w=<br>
ith diverse interests;<br>
<br>
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES. The successful candidate will be:<br>
<br>
An Educator and Scholar whose academic achievements include a record of s=<br>
ustained scholarly and=20<br>
pedagogical achievements assessed through a Retention, Tenure, and Promot=<br>
ion process; these=20<br>
achievements must be commensurate with appointment at advanced rank in th=<br>
e College.=20=20<br>
Experienced in developing academic programs specifically designed to addr=<br>
ess the learning needs=20<br>
of an ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse student populatio=<br>
n. Appreciation of innovative=20<br>
pedagogies, including technology-enhanced learning strategies. An under=<br>
standing and=20<br>
appreciation of the role of scholarly research in the teaching and learni=<br>
ng process, at both the=20<br>
undergraduate and graduate level.=20=20<br>
<br>
An Academic Administrator with demonstrated experience in transparent bud=<br>
get development and=20<br>
strategic budget management; knowledge of strategic enrollment and planni=<br>
ng; understanding of=20<br>
organizational structures; ability to implement the University's strategi=<br>
c priorities; ability to address=20<br>
the needs of a growing university; and the courage to be accountable for =<br>
decisions.<br>
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A Student-Centered Academic Leader and Advocate who understands the value=<br>
and importance of=20<br>
multiculturalism and social equity; values collaboration, community-build=<br>
ing, and shared=20<br>
governance; seeks widespread participation in decision-making; models int=<br>
egrity, ethical reflection=20<br>
and practice; mentors and fosters leadership skills in others; takes a le=<br>
adership role in=20<br>
faculty/employee relations and performance; and creates a culture of civi=<br>
lity and respect among=20<br>
faculty and staff.<br>
<br>
A Visionary Leader who can develop and sustain strong and collegial relat=<br>
ionships with faculty,=20<br>
students, staff, and administrators; balance advocacy with the needs of t=<br>
he wider campus=20<br>
community; provide leadership, stability, unit coherence, and strategic d=<br>
irection for the planning=20<br>
and implementation of systems in support of CSUMB's Vision and core value=<br>
s and who can garner=20<br>
community and donor support for programs in the college.<br>
<br>
An Innovator who understands new paradigms in higher education, including=<br>
innovative=20<br>
pedagogies and on-line learning, and who has the capacity to value an in=<br>
terdisciplinary=20<br>
community.=20<br>
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<br>
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution or appropriate terminal d=<br>
egree;<br>
Leadership in a field of Science, Technology, or Mathematics.<br>
Qualification for a faculty appointment at advanced rank within one of th=<br>
e departments, in the=20<br>
College of Science.<br>
At least five years of administrative experience as a dean, associate dea=<br>
n, department chair, or=20<br>
comparable position.<br>
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy development, and bu=<br>
dget oversight.<br>
Evidence of effective and ethical faculty leadership and management throu=<br>
gh collaborative and=20<br>
shared decision-making.<br>
Evidence of strong, effective, ethical, and collegial collaboration as a =<br>
member of an academic=20<br>
administrative team.<br>
Evidence of excellent communication and facilitation skills.<br>
A record of supporting faculty research and development.<br>
An understanding and appreciation of the role of scholarly research in th=<br>
e teaching and learning=20<br>
process, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.=20=20<br>
Experience in administering or working with programs that serve an educat=<br>
ionally, ethnically, and=20<br>
linguistically diverse student population with the capacity to understand=<br>
and help implement the=20<br>
University=92s Vision and core values.<br>
Experience enhancing community relations and promoting the role of the or=<br>
ganization in the=20<br>
campus and externally, including fundraising.<br>
<br>
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:<br>
The ideal candidate will have skills, knowledge, and leadership experienc=<br>
e in the following areas=20<br>
that are aligned with CSUMB's core values and vision:<br>
Outcomes-based education and assessment of student learning.<br>
Service learning, reciprocal community partnering, and/or field-based exp=<br>
eriences in teaching and=20<br>
learning.<br>
An interdisciplinary approach to STEM education.<br>
Innovative technologies in learning environments, and utilizing technolog=<br>
y for improvement of=20<br>
teaching and learning.<br>
Strategic planning and policy development, advocacy, and management skill=<br>
s.<br>
Proven record of generating external funding.<br>
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<br>
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Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work the ability to=<br>
work flexible hours,=20<br>
including evenings and weekends, on a regular basis. Must possess and ma=<br>
intain a valid license to=20<br>
drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and =<br>
be insurable under the=20<br>
University's liability coverage. The person holding this position is con=<br>
sidered a "mandated=20<br>
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and =<br>
is required to comply=20<br>
with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a conditio=<br>
n of employment. The=20<br>
incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Depa=<br>
rtment of Education's=20<br>
Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code C=<br>
hapter 13 regarding=20<br>
sensitive student issues. Candidates identified for hire must consent to=<br>
a criminal background=20<br>
check.<br>
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:<br>
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Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires w=<br>
orking at a computer=20<br>
and desk for extended periods of time. Requires travel between campus of=<br>
fices and off-campus=20<br>
locations.=20<br>
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SALARY:<br>
=20<br>
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a management lev=<br>
el position with an=20<br>
attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of =<br>
16 hours per month; an=20<br>
excellent choice of medical, dental and vision insurance; long term disab=<br>
ility coverage; life=20<br>
insurance; educational incentives; and retirement benefits. For further i=<br>
nformation, please visit:=20<br>
Management Personnel Plan. The University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay=<br>
also provides access=20<br>
to affordable campus housing, Employee Housing.<br>
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:<br>
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Applicants should submit a letter of application, complete and current cu=<br>
rriculum vitae, as well as=20<br>
names, addresses and telephone numbers of up to five references. A cover =<br>
letter of interest should=20<br>
indicate how the applicant's qualifications relate to the responsibilitie=<br>
s of the Dean.<br>
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Applicants should briefly articulate their administrative philosophy and =<br>
the role of the College of=20<br>
Science in public higher education. In addition, each application must co=<br>
mplete the online form=20<br>
linked below.<br>
<br>
A completed online application and resume must be received by Human Resou=<br>
rces by <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">5:00 p.m.</span></span> on=20<br>
the priority screen date listed above to be guaranteed a review. Applica=<br>
tion submissions received=20<br>
after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion o=<br>
f the University. Materials=20<br>
submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB w=<br>
ill not fax application=20<br>
materials.<br>
=20<br>
CSUMB is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity.<br>
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All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.<br>
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