*Hiring Preference Given to Internal Applicants*

Working Title

Associate Dean of Academic Planning

Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)

This position is an MPP Level III in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education.

SF State University

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The person holding 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.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

DUEAP Dean’s Office

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$13,334.00 - $14,167.00 Per Month ($160,008.00 - $170,004.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Academic Planning reports to the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education and coordinates division functions related to curriculum, program review and accreditation, assessment, General Education and the Experimental College.

The associate dean is part of the senior leadership team in the Division of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning and works with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education on DUEAP initiatives and university priorities.

Working closely with the Academic Senate and subcommittees, the Associate Deans of the colleges, and colleagues within the Division of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning (in particular, the Academic Planning staff, the General Education Faculty Director, and the Experimental College Faculty Director), the Associate Dean advances standards of coherence and quality throughout the academic curriculum/programs.

Position Information

Coordinates Curriculum Management

• Works closely with college Associate Deans, program directors, chairs and faculty in the development of new and revisions to existing courses and programs in accordance with relevant policies.
• Works closely with the University Curriculum Coordinator to review and provide feedback on curricular proposals and on the implementation of curricular changes mandated by policy.
• Works closely with the Registrar’s office staff on implementation of curricular changes in degree audit and planner platforms (Curriculum Working Group).
• Reviews and provides feedback on curricular policies.
• Supports the University Articulation Officer on the implementation of curricular processes to support transfer students.
• Coordinates credit for prior learning practices on campus.

Leads Program Review and Facilitates Accreditation 

• Works closely with the college Associate Deans, program directors, chairs, and the Academic Program Review Committee (APRC) to lead the campus program review process, support professional accreditation processes, and to ensure meaningful and productive outcomes.
• Supports the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education (the Accreditation Liaison Officer) with the university’s accreditor, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
• Reviews and provides feedback on policies for program review and other institutional practices expected by WSCUC for institutional accreditation.

Coordinates Academic Assessment

• Works closely with the college Associate Deans, program directors, chairs, college Faculty Assessment Fellows and the Academic Program Assessment Committee (APAC) to support program assessment processes, and to ensure meaningful and productive outcomes.
• Coordinates institutional assessment projects centered on student learning in core competencies of oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning and information literacy.
• Reviews and provides feedback on policies about academic assessment.

Supports General Education and Experimental College Programs (EXCO) and All University Courses

• Works closely with the Faculty Director of General Education to support the certification and recertification of courses in General Education, SF State Studies and American Institutions requirement categories.
• Works closely with the Faculty Director of Experimental College to support the creation and offering of EXCO courses and ensure students are supported as new teachers
• Acts as the chair for EXCO and All University courses offered by DUEAP for scheduling, adds, withdrawals and other student petitions.

Supervises Academic Planning Staff

• Supervises six staff members in Academic Planning and provides leadership to two faculty directors (GE and Experimental College)
• The staff work on course and program creation and revisions in the university systems, production of the Bulletin, articulation and other transfer process (ADTs), and program review, including tracking, archiving, and providing administrative support (travel, payments, meetings) for program review and accreditation processes, purchasing and staff support (travel, meetings).

Committee Membership:

• Campus Curriculum Committee 
• Committee on Written English Proficiency* 
• Academic Program Assessment Committee*
• Academic Program Review Committee*
• University Interdisciplinary Committee^

Member of the Curriculum Working Group with the University Curriculum Coordinator, Associate Registrar and the Lead DPR Analyst

Convener of the Faculty Assessment Fellows Group

*Designee for the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education

^Designee for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in an academic discipline.
• Holds or has held a tenured position in an academic department.
• Leadership experience in an academic department or college, such as department chair or associate dean or equivalent with a student-centered and equity-minded approach.
• Experience supervising represented staff effectively, recognizing and addressing performance outcomes in a supportive environment.
• Experience in curricular development, program review or accreditation and/or assessment of student learning.
• Ability to lead a team responsible for tracking and documenting curricular changes, program review and accreditation documents and processes, assessment work and institutional accreditation work.
• Ability to work productively and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators and Academic Senate to support and implement campus and CSU requirements and policies relating to the work of this position.
• Critically review proposals, reports and policies to provide effective feedback that supports practices of continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic department or college.
• Experience in providing professional development for faculty in areas of curriculum, program review and/or assessment of student learning, or otherwise providing effective support for faculty engaging in the work associated with this position.
• Successful project management with effective consensus building and teamwork.
• Ability to collect and analyze data or collaborate on identifying data needed to support the work of this position.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.  SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

*Hiring Preference Given to Internal Applicants*