Associate Dean, College of Education and Integrative Studies

College of Education and Integrative Studies Associate Dean (MPP III)

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is widely recognized as one of the most diverse and inclusive polytechnic universities in the nation. Cal Poly Pomona is one of 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, the nation’s largest public institution. Located less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles, the campus offers the excitement of a metropolitan area while retaining the serenity of a foothill community. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly Pomona utilizes a technology-enhanced, become-by-doing approach to education. Students benefit from opportunities to engage in a vibrant and diverse community. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Poly Pomona is among the top 25 colleges in conferring baccalaureate degrees to Hispanic students.

About the College: The College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) at Cal Poly Pomona is dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge, creativity, and social awareness required to excel as leaders in local and global environments. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary education, student-centered learning, and community engagement grounded in collective consciousness, CEIS fosters an innovative academic environment where scholars and professionals collaborate to advance knowledge and address contemporary challenges.

CEIS is one of eight academic colleges at Cal Poly Pomona and uniquely offers programs spanning undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral levels. The College prepares students for impactful careers in education, early childhood studies, social and public service, and other interdisciplinary fields. Students benefit from high-impact learning experiences, including internships, field placements, clinical practice opportunities, and service-learning projects, which foster meaningful connections with schools, organizations, and the surrounding area, underscoring the College’s commitment to developing socially responsible professionals equipped to contribute to their chosen fields and society at large.

The College consists of four departments: 1) Early Childhood Studies; 2) Education, which offers credentials including Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject, as well as a Master of Arts in Education with options in Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education; 3) Educational Leadership, which provides a Preliminary Administrative Services credential, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, and a Doctoral Program in PK-12 Educational Leadership or Community College and Postsecondary Education; and 4) Liberal Studies, encompassing Interdisciplinary General Education and Liberal Studies Programs. Furthermore, the College includes the Student Success Center, Credential Services, and Clinical Placement Office.

About the Position: The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean on various responsibilities, including academic programming, staff supervision and development, student success, faculty recruitment, evaluation, and development, as well as accreditation and process improvement, and budget management. Key responsibilities and duties are outlined below:

Academic Program: Lead and manage academic programs across undergraduate, credential, master’s, and doctoral levels. Coordinate curriculum updates, new course proposals, and degree developments. Support faculty through evaluations and instructional guidance to maintain high teaching standards. Oversee daily college operations, including committees and activities related to accreditation, program reviews, student appeals, curriculum, and budgeting. Manage Credential Services and Clinical Placement Offices to ensure smooth functioning and alignment with institutional goals.

Staff Supervision and Development: Manage staff processes, including hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, and development, while coordinating with HR as a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) manager in compliance with Collective Bargaining Units 4, 7, and 9. Supervise office staff, oversee CEIS Student Success Center advising, and manage college infrastructure in collaboration with IT. Assist with fiscal management, grants, and contracts. Support student success initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Student Success.

Faculty Recruitment, Evaluation, and Development: Collaborate with the Dean to evaluate and prioritize faculty hiring requests, set criteria and conduct evaluations for retention, tenure, and promotion, manage lecturer evaluations, oversee faculty professional development, liaise with Faculty Affairs, guide departments on evaluation documentation, and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements for Units 3 and 11.

Accreditation and Process Improvement: Provide oversight for accreditation, assessment and continuous improvement. Coordinate program reviews. Support stakeholder engagement efforts with TK-12 districts, community colleges and four-year partners. Foster a positive college culture and enhance systems efficiency. Assist the Dean with institutional priorities.

Budget and Finance: Oversee and support the development of comprehensive budgets and ensure efficient management of financial processes. Collaborate with the Dean’s leadership team to uphold fiscal responsibility and strategically allocate resources to enhance overall institutional effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a field relevant to current or emerging disciplines within the College of Education and Integrative Studies or related areas.
• Must have achieved tenure or have a record to support tenure, based on effective teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment at the full professor level in the College of Education and Integrative Studies.
• Three or more years of successful administrative experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic regulations, processes, and policies.
• Demonstrated management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget.
• Demonstrated record of success in inclusive excellence and community engagement.
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment.

Applications

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Friday, September 19, 2025. To apply, a candidate should submit:

1. Letter of intent addressing how the candidate’s experiences align with the position requirements;
2. Current curriculum vitae; and
3. Contact information for three professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate and will only be contacted at a later stage in the search process.

The salary range for this position is $162,000 – $170,100 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

The California State University (CSU) system offers a best-in-class benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with a CalPERS pension, and a tuition fee waiver benefit for eligible employees. Benefits also include 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and unlimited sick pay accrual. Please refer to the CSU’s Benefits Summary for additional information.

Questions regarding the search or candidate recommendations can be sent to the search committee chair:

Dr. José M. Aguilar-Hernández

Professor and Doctoral Program Co-Director, Educational Leadership Department

Email: [email protected]

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the CSU Background Check Policy.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to the Acceptable I-9 website.

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

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 financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the CSU’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

Outside Employment Disclosure

Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager’s request. For more information, go to the Outside Employment Disclosure Policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is 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. See policy at the Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected]. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

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