Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Dean of Natural and Physical Sciences
Recruitment Start Date
09/23/2026
Recruitment End Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
10/22/2026
Salary Range
M-65
Pay Rate
$158,975-$209,201 annual, plus 2.5% for a verified doctorate from an accredited institution. Initial placement on the management salary schedule for newly hired managers will be at step 1; however, the President may recommend a placement at a higher rate.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Benefits
Health & Wellness
• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only
Work-Life Balance
• 19 Paid Holidays and 22 Vacation Days annually
• 12 Sick Days annually
• Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• No-cost Annual Staff Parking
. Close proximity to the Metro rail system
Financial & Retirement Benefits
• CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of a division Dean of Mathematics, Sciences, and Business, the Associate Dean provides administrative supervision, assistance, and oversight for various instructional programs, projects, and related planning and budget processes. The Associate Dean serves on college committees that inform and advise related programs and curriculum. In alignment with the college mission, strategic plan, and the needs of a diverse community of learners; the Associate Dean leads integrated programming initiatives and fosters a data-informed and student-centered approach to learning by actively supporting the implementation of a variety of instructional methods.
This is a 12-month academic management position.
Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Requires a master's degree or the equivalent.
- One (1) year of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to this management assignment.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the administration team.
- Evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching in a community college or university environment.
- Experience with program review facilitation.
- Experience with and/or evidence of the ability to work in a shared governance (collegial) environment.
- Experience with and/or evidence of commitment to supporting inclusive classroom and work environments.
- Experience with and/or evidence of willingness to promote student-centered, equitable, flexible, and creative strategies related to scheduling of classes.
- Experience with and/or evidence of ability to embrace/promote use of technology mediated instructional techniques.
- Experience providing collaborative leadership where staff, faculty (full- and part-time), and managers contribute towards shared goals and projects.
Licenses and Certificates
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assists the division Dean with leading the division/area programs.
- Works directly with diverse faculty and staff to support the efforts of the Dean in the development and maintenance of programs, curriculum and schedules.
- Manages assigned projects, programs, and activities.
- Interacts with area students, faculty, staff, and industry advisory councils and/or groups.
- Represents the Dean in their absence at college meetings, committees, and other official functions.
- Addresses student petitions, complaints and requests in accordance with Citrus College policies.
- Assists the Dean with supervising and evaluating area faculty and staff.
- Guides the implementation of projects and programs, building upon existing collaborative resources, leadership, business, and industry.
- Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures related to academic programs, and implements, evaluates, augments, and responds to outreach and other programs and services designed for underserved and special student populations.
- Manages assigned budgets; manages and oversees the submission of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and project progress reports.
- Organizes and participates in committees for hiring faculty and staff and ensuring compliance with District personnel policies, procedures, and practices.
- Works cooperatively with other administrators and supervisors to coordinate academic programs and services to meet student needs and resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions.
- Performs assigned program management responsibilities.
- Assists with developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives.
- Works with faculty and staff to meet the District's strategic plan performance outcomes and program review goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Abilities
Working Condition
Department
Natural and Physical Sciences Department Administration
Job Category
Management
Assignment
Full-Time
Percentage of Time
100%
Months per Year
12 months
Work Days per Week
See "Work Schedule per Day" below.
Work Schedule per Day
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.
Work Shift
Bargaining Unit
Unrepresented
