Job no: 512630
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Pomona
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Academic Search is assisting Cal Poly Pomona in this search. Please see the full position profile at https://academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/ for details, including the full required and preferred qualifications and application instructions. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications (PDF preferred) should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to: CPPCEISDEAN@academicsearch.org.

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Nominators and prospective candidates may also arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with the senior consultant leading this search, Cynthia M. Patterson, at Cynthia.Patterson@academicsearch.org.

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 October 17, 2022.

Cal Poly Pomona seeks a Dean of the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS). The new Dean must be an innovative, strategic, and collegial academic leader who embraces the mission of Cal Poly Pomona, is committed to student success, and will be a champion for the College. Ideally, the new Dean of Education and Integrative Studies will take office in July 2023.

Cal Poly Pomona, also known as CPP or California State Polytechnic University, is nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 11 such institutions nationwide. Additional information about the institution can be found at https://www.cpp.edu.

The College of Educational and Integrative Studies

The College of Education and Integrative Studies is a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in our communities. We educate students to become highly qualified and impactful leaders in our society. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, ethics and social justice, and life-long learning. Central to our mission are innovative and integrative thinking, reflective practice, collaborative action, and learning by doing. Academic ProgramsThe CEIS offers undergraduate programs, post baccalaureate programs, a doctoral program and the Interdisciplinary General Education Program, which offers students a unique and stimulating option to fulfill their general education requirements. IGE integrates the humanities and social sciences in active, student-centered classes. The CEIS is home to five departments. Early Childhood Studies (ECS) DepartmentThe Early Childhood Studies (ECS) Department offers educational programs that advocate for understanding diversity and dual language development and use service learning, internships, face-to-face, hybrid, and online pedagogy in order to provide the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work with children and families during the most critical developmental time in a child’s life. Program graduates are prepared to work in infant-toddler programs, preschools, elementary schools, careers in home visiting, family support programs, post-baccalaureate degree programs, and other professional contexts that focus on working with young children and families. Education (EDU) DepartmentThe Department of Education is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to teaching, cultivating learning, and serving the surrounding community. It has a strong reputation for preparing outstanding educators who are highly prepared to teach TK-12 students in diverse and inclusive settings. The department values equity, racial, and social justice; academic excellence; student success; experiential learning; and social and environmental responsibility. The department offers both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs in teacher education, including credential, added authorizations, and intern programs for elementary, secondary, and education specialist teachers and avariety of masters options in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Specialist, and Educational Leadership. Liberal Studies (LS) DepartmentThe Liberal Studies Department consists of two programs, the Liberal Studies program (a degree-bearing program) and the Interdisciplinary General Education Program (an alternative GE pathway). The Liberal Studies Program offers a liberal arts degree that is not only one of the oldest university degrees but also highly relevant in the 21st century. To be an educated, well-rounded, professionally prepared, and socially responsible person today, one must be able to understand knowledge and ideas across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to solve local and global issues. Focused on tenets of a liberal arts education in a socially diverse society, Liberal Studies courses utilize active learning, cocurricular activities, and service-learning opportunities to provide students with hands-on educational experiences organized around four program themes: creativity, social justice and responsibility, sustainability, and wellness. Through theory and practice across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences with depth and breadth, Liberal Studies students prepare for various careers such as social work, law enforcement, health professions, and advanced degree work in the General Studies option. Those who seek a career in elementary education complete the pre-credential option or the integrated BA and teaching credential option in special education for Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs. Currently, through AB 130, Liberal Studies degree programs constitute a subject matter competency verification. The Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program is a student-centered, discussion, and project-based program that is an alternative to the customary general education program. IGE encourages students to become active participants in producing their own knowledge, while gaining 18 semester units of their written communication, humanities, and social science lower division GEs over six semesters. Small classes, two field trips each semester (Arts Events), some team-taught classes, and a close working relationship with fellow students from multiple majors make IGE unique at Cal Poly Pomona. Educational Leadership DepartmentThe Educational Leadership Department prepares scholar-practitioner educational leaders who will champion social justice for equity and excellence; engage in critical inquiry; serve as ethical, transformative leaders; and collaboratively implement positive changes to improve teaching and learning. The programs within the department include the Administrative Services Credential Program for school leaders, which is offered in a cohort, face-to-face weeknight format at a school district location, and the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, a 60-unit three-year program of study offered in a cohort, face-to-face every other weekend format on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, strategic, and collegial academic leader who understands the mission of Cal Poly Pomona, is committed to student success, and will be a champion for the CEIS. The Dean will serve as a role model who supports diversity, inclusion, equity, and transparency in decision making; promotes innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and in interdisciplinary studies; and possesses a passion for reducing equity gaps and promoting student success. Among the required qualifications are an earned doctorate, or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution or professional equivalency, preferably in education, liberal studies, early childhood, or critical studies; and a record of university teaching, scholarly and creative activity that satisfies eligibility of appointment to the rank of tenured full professor in an academic program in the College.

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.

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. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10899725/latest/.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Cal Poly Pomona employee who was conditionally offered the position. See policy at https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//documents/employment-policies/hr2017-17.pdf.

I-9

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. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

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 Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. See policy at https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/systemwide-human-resources/conflict-of-interest/.

Outside Employment Disclosure

Prospective 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. See policy at https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//documents/employment-policies/hr2016-06.pdf.

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 https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/.

Smoking

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

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), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.cpp.edu/campus-safety-plan.shtml.

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 ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. More information is available at: https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//access-accommodations/index.shtml.

EEO

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. More information is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf and at https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/documents/aa-eeo-doc/policy-statement_2022-aap-for-california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona_confidential_20220127.pdf

Advertised: March 24, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled