Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services
(Administrator III)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $13,333 - $15,416 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891 - $22,119 per month 

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

The position of the Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Services is a full-time, 12-month, administrator appointment. The appointee will retain his/her/their faculty rank of professor and right of retreat to his/her/their former position. Serving as a key member of the College’s leadership team, the Associate Dean is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy to promote the College’s mission of education, outreach, and service, and to carry out agreed upon duties. The Associate Dean is the principal advisor to the Dean on College matters. The position discharges a sundry of administrator level job duties and responsibilities associated with the overall management of the College as designed by the Dean. This may include, but may not be limited to, academic program analysis, resource development, curriculum development, and university-wide academic affairs.

Key Qualifications

• Professionally, successfully, and effectively interface on all levels to represent the College in accomplishing its mission
• Promote innovative and/or transformative ideas and concepts
• Make sound independent ethical judgments in accordance with College and University policy, procedure, and practice
• Work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, and administrators, including the ability to manage conflict effectively
• Commit to inclusivity, justice, equity, and diversity

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to one of the Departments/programs in the College of Health and Human Services  
• Rank of tenured, full professor
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Experience as department chair or comparable leadership experience (institute director, program director, etc.)  

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by March 15, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

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.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)