"Dean, Kremen School of Education & Human Development (Admin IV)"

Job Details

Job No: 554161
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Central California: Fresno
Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will, Time Basis: Full Time

Dean, Kremen School of Education and Human Development (Administrator IV)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $16,250 - 18,167 per month
Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $10,106 - $32,441 per month
Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

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

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer for the Kremen School of Education & Human Development. Currently, the Dean provides leadership to 63 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 189 temporary faculty, and 21 staff. The Kremen School currently enrolls more than 2,400 students in undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral programs; and it prepares more P-12 school teachers than any other public university in California. In addition to training the region's teachers, the Kremen School trains ethically informed counselors and educational leaders, while providing professional support to the community and promoting applied research.

The Dean is expected to work collaboratively with school and university leaders to identify and articulate a compelling vision and strategy that will define the next level of excellence. The Dean will also be tasked with the following: building and refining academic program offerings; assessing operational structures and procedures; recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff; nurturing external relationships and partnerships; following and enforcing the Academic Policy Manual; and effectively managing the school's resources.

The Dean should be committed to advancing equity and justice. Successful candidates should demonstrate leadership through significant experience in the fields of education or Counseling and their accreditation processes. An earned doctorate in a field in Kremen, and outstanding academic and scholarly credentials qualifying with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments at Kremen are required.

Key Qualifications

• Leadership style that is empowering and supportive of staff and faculty
• An adherence to ethical principles and an unwavering commitment to equity and transparency
• A leadership style that is transparent and is able to take the tough decisions through a policy-informed and ethical manner
• Deep understanding of and appreciation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly endeavors
• Demonstrated acumen in budgetary and financial affairs
• Capacity to facilitate interdisciplinary work and to initiate and support creative strategies to enhance the mission and work of the school
• A track record of leadership in advancing institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion in prior roles
• A resourceful leader who is able to articulate a vision that inspires both personal and institutional growth
• Ability to navigate institutional complexity
• Demonstrated capability to serve as the public voice of the school both internally and externally
• Natural relationship builder with measurable experience and/or the willingness to work with the donor community
• Appreciation of and commitment to shared governance and experience in a collective bargaining environment
• Familiarity with opportunities and challenges facing schools of education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
• The ability to foster a collegial work environment among faculty, staff, and students
• The skills and the capacity to bring individuals and groups with diverse views to consensus and common action

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

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree or equivalent
• Record of professional accomplishment sufficient to be appointed as a tenured full professor at California State University, Fresno
• Minimum 3 years experience in leadership at the department chair, director, associate dean, or dean level
• Experience managing and overseeing a budget

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by January 31, 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 resume/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.