Job Description

CSUN's Commitment to You
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and encouraging innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN actively seeks candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
The University:
One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to over 38,000 students annually and counts over 425,000 alumni who fuel the region's economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. We are a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution and nationally recognized for our success in serving our diverse student body. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked CSUN ninth in the nation for social mobility, CollegeNET ranked CSUN 11th on the 2024 Social Mobility Index, and The New York Times named CSUN the No. 1 public university for economic diversity.
The Andrew J Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science:
California State University, Northridge is conducting a search for an innovative academic leader to serve as the Associate Dean of the Andrew J Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science. The college consists of five departments: Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management and Mechanical Engineering. The college serves over 600 graduate students and approximately 4800 undergraduate majors with ABET accredited B.S. degree programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Construction Management Technology, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, The College also offers nine M.S. degree programs in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering and Structural Engineering and a self-support M.S. degree program in Assistive Technology Engineering. The college employs approximately 75 full-time and 50 part-time faculty members. Academic Centers within the College include the Center for Engineering and Computer Science Research and Education, the Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), and the Ernie Schaeffer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The College Student Services Center/EOP Satellite provides comprehensive advisement services to students in the college. Additional information about the College is available at .
The Position of Associate Dean:
The Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission and achieving the vision of the College. Under the general direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with department chairs and others throughout the University to support the missions of the College and University. The Associate Dean plays a key role in creating and maintaining databases related to the college's students and programs, and assists the departments in preparing reports associated with program assessment, program reviews and ABET accreditation; interprets and executes academic policies and regulations of the University and the College; provides creative and effective leadership on curriculum development and delivery, student advising, and academic standards; coordinates the college's efforts in student outreach and recruitment and supervises the College Student Outreach Coordinator; works with faculty, industry and government in identifying, initiating and supporting basic and applied research; coordinates the College's annual planning initiative process; oversees the Student Achievement and Scholarship processes; manages special initiatives as needed and the College Research Fellow Selection. At the University level, the Associate Dean represents the College at the Educational Policies and Graduate Studies Committees; and at the College level, serves as Executive Secretary for the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Committees and coordinates the College's commencement ceremony. The Associate Dean also serves ex-officio as a member of the College Administrative Council. The Associate Dean represents the Dean in the Dean's absence, and performs other duties as assigned.
As a leader, the Associate Dean will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles .
Qualifications
Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution;
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching;
• Demonstrated record of outstanding scholarly, creative, and/or professional accomplishment;
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a member of an administrative team;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators;
• Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring;
• Excellent public relations and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and identify and solve organizational problems;
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to the diversity and international character of the university and the college;
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with a collaborative leadership style;
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a college that values diversity, student centered learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in academic administration or faculty governance;
• Experience with high -impact practices for student success and retention;
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: 177,000 to $195,828 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Application Period
The position is open until filled but only applications received by March 15, 2026 can be assured full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Effective Date of Appointment: July 2026
How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit . To apply, candidates should submit the following documents: a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a current CV, the names of three professional references, and any additional materials to support the listed qualifications.
Background check
This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position.
CANRA
The person holding this position will be considered a 'limited 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.
Advertised: Nov 07 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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