Interim Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs (CSU Employees only)

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 awardwinning undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 36,000 students annually and counts more than 400,000 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 nearly 12,000 jobs each year. CSUN is a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranking amongst the top twenty in the nation in graduating Latinx students.

More than 70 percent of CSUN students are first-generation college students, and 60 percent come from historically underrepresented groups.

Money magazine consistently ranks CSUN among the nation’s most transformative colleges for putting diverse students on the path to higher career earnings.

About the Position of Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs

• The Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and has primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing academic personnel matters;
• coordinates the recruitment, appointment and mentoring of faculty : coordinates the retention, tenure, and promotion process for tenure-track faculty;

interprets the faculty and the Academic Student Employee (ASE) collective bargaining agreements and advises the Provost and President on faculty and ASE labor relations matters.

The Associate Vice President provides training to faculty, staff, chairs, and deans on faculty personnel matters : facilitates informal resolution of faculty complaints : processes faculty formal grievances and disciplinary actions : provides administrative support to the University Personnel Planning and Review Committee, and oversees the administration of the visa process for faculty and visiting scholars.

• The successful candidate also supports the orientation of new faculty to campus and university life; manages the implementation of appointment and compensation changes for faculty and ASEs;
• coordinates the scheduling of sabbaticals and other leaves; maintains faculty database records; serves as the University contact with Emeritus faculty;
• directs the revisions and updating of personnel and search and screen manuals; serves as liaison on faculty personnel matters to the Chancellor's Office and other CSU campuses;

works closely with the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Office of Equity and Compliance on faculty personnel matters.

The Associate Vice President provides leadership in helping the University achieve its goals in equity and diversity and an inclusive work environment;

and assumes other duties as assigned by the Provost.

As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities.

Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university.

Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set.

Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Credentials and experience for a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor
• Demonstrated competency in university teaching and a record of scholarly and professional accomplishment
• Record of increasingly responsible administrative or faculty governance experience in a college or university
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience in categories including, but not limited to, service as a department chair, director, associate dean, dean, or other leadership administrative role.
• Ability to develop, interpret, implement, and articulate complex personnel policies
• Ability to foster a positive climate consonant with the university's efforts to promote cultural diversity and educational equity
• Ability to write well and speak effectively in small and large group settings

Preferred qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience and success in conflict resolution, consultative decision-making, teamwork, and interpretation / implementation of collective bargaining agreements
• Experience mentoring faculty
• Ability to facilitate chairs’ professional growth and leadership

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

The anticipated HIRING RANGE : $190,000 to $205,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Application Period

The position is open until filled but only applications received by June 18, 2024, can be assured full consideration. Review of applications will continue until 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 1, 2024

How to Apply

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.