Occidental College
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Occidental College, Los Angeles, California. Occidental College seeks a highly collaborative and strategic leader to be its next Dean. The Dean, as the chief academic officer, will provide leadership for the academic program to advance the College's mission and strategic priorities and continue Occidentals impressive trajectory. This is a compelling opportunity to join a vibrant, values?driven institution at a moment of institutional strength, transition, and renewed momentum. Founded in 1887, Occidental is a liberal arts college located in a major metropolitan area with a distinctive educational experience that integrates rigorous academic inquiry with Los Angeless cultural, civic, and professional resources. With nearly 2,000 students and a 9:1 student?faculty ratio, the College is known for its interdisciplinary curriculum and commitment to its mission anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community, and service. The Dean will join Occidental under the leadership of President Tom Stritikus. With the successful completion of the $252 million Oxy Campaign for Good and the launch of The Occidental Promise, the College is poised to build on its core strengths while adapting to the evolving landscape of higher education. The Dean will lead the evolution and refinement of academic and co?curricular programming and priorities, support faculty development and retention, strengthen systems and processes through shared governance, and maintain Occidentals high?touch culture of care to ensure the Colleges distinctive liberal arts programs continue to thrive in a dynamic urban context. Occidentals location in Los Angeles offers opportunities for community?engaged learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, and strategic partnerships. The Dean will help expand experiential learning, develop new academic programs, and elevate Occidentals visibility locally, nationally, and globally. The Dean will foster a collaborative and inclusive academic culture, steward resources thoughtfully, and lead with courage within a culture of care in a rapidly changing environment. The Dean will work to position the College in the contemporary academic landscape by embracing innovation, growing enrollment, and co?creating a sustainable and exciting future for the academic enterprise. This is a compelling opportunity to join a vibrant, values?driven institution at a moment of institutional strength, transition, and renewed momentumwhere faculty across ranks, including a robust and engaged non?tenure track cohort, are deeply invested in the Colleges mission and student success. Key opportunities and challenges Expand the great work of the Oxy Promise and build upon the strength of the faculty to evolve for the current moment Build trust while inspiring and uniting a passionate community through shared governance and a high level of communication Thoughtfully lead the Dean's team, strengthen systems, and steward resources to ensure the success of the College and its students Champion the liberal arts while encouraging innovation and evolution Tell Occidental's distinctive academic story broadly
Responsibilities and qualifications
Responsibilities include providing strategic academic leadership, guiding curriculum development and co?curricular programming, supporting faculty development and retention, strengthening governance processes, and ensuring the Colleges mission and standards are upheld in a dynamic urban context. The Dean will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to advance the Colleges priorities and sustain a high?quality liberal arts education. Qualifications are not listed in this refined description; (for the purposes of this summary, candidates should expect to meet senior academic leadership criteria typically including demonstrated success in strategic planning, faculty development, academic program oversight, and effective governance in a liberal arts setting.) Compensation and location
The anticipated salary range is $295,000$310,000. The position includes a house within walking distance to campus. Occidental is located in the neighborhoods of Eagle Rock and Highland Park in Los Angeles, near Pasadena. Application process
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Lindsay Gold, Evan Layne, and Julia Hochner, Isaacson, Miller. Equal opportunity emphasis
Occidental College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College complies with all applicable state and federal laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO protections extend to all aspects of employment and related programs. This document has been prepared for informational purposes; the original source documents and information from Occidental College supersede any conflicting information in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Occidental College, Los Angeles, California. Occidental College seeks a highly collaborative and strategic leader to be its next Dean. The Dean, as the chief academic officer, will provide leadership for the academic program to advance the College's mission and strategic priorities and continue Occidentals impressive trajectory. This is a compelling opportunity to join a vibrant, values?driven institution at a moment of institutional strength, transition, and renewed momentum. Founded in 1887, Occidental is a liberal arts college located in a major metropolitan area with a distinctive educational experience that integrates rigorous academic inquiry with Los Angeless cultural, civic, and professional resources. With nearly 2,000 students and a 9:1 student?faculty ratio, the College is known for its interdisciplinary curriculum and commitment to its mission anchored by four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community, and service. The Dean will join Occidental under the leadership of President Tom Stritikus. With the successful completion of the $252 million Oxy Campaign for Good and the launch of The Occidental Promise, the College is poised to build on its core strengths while adapting to the evolving landscape of higher education. The Dean will lead the evolution and refinement of academic and co?curricular programming and priorities, support faculty development and retention, strengthen systems and processes through shared governance, and maintain Occidentals high?touch culture of care to ensure the Colleges distinctive liberal arts programs continue to thrive in a dynamic urban context. Occidentals location in Los Angeles offers opportunities for community?engaged learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, and strategic partnerships. The Dean will help expand experiential learning, develop new academic programs, and elevate Occidentals visibility locally, nationally, and globally. The Dean will foster a collaborative and inclusive academic culture, steward resources thoughtfully, and lead with courage within a culture of care in a rapidly changing environment. The Dean will work to position the College in the contemporary academic landscape by embracing innovation, growing enrollment, and co?creating a sustainable and exciting future for the academic enterprise. This is a compelling opportunity to join a vibrant, values?driven institution at a moment of institutional strength, transition, and renewed momentumwhere faculty across ranks, including a robust and engaged non?tenure track cohort, are deeply invested in the Colleges mission and student success. Key opportunities and challenges Expand the great work of the Oxy Promise and build upon the strength of the faculty to evolve for the current moment Build trust while inspiring and uniting a passionate community through shared governance and a high level of communication Thoughtfully lead the Dean's team, strengthen systems, and steward resources to ensure the success of the College and its students Champion the liberal arts while encouraging innovation and evolution Tell Occidental's distinctive academic story broadly
Responsibilities and qualifications
Responsibilities include providing strategic academic leadership, guiding curriculum development and co?curricular programming, supporting faculty development and retention, strengthening governance processes, and ensuring the Colleges mission and standards are upheld in a dynamic urban context. The Dean will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to advance the Colleges priorities and sustain a high?quality liberal arts education. Qualifications are not listed in this refined description; (for the purposes of this summary, candidates should expect to meet senior academic leadership criteria typically including demonstrated success in strategic planning, faculty development, academic program oversight, and effective governance in a liberal arts setting.) Compensation and location
The anticipated salary range is $295,000$310,000. The position includes a house within walking distance to campus. Occidental is located in the neighborhoods of Eagle Rock and Highland Park in Los Angeles, near Pasadena. Application process
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Lindsay Gold, Evan Layne, and Julia Hochner, Isaacson, Miller. Equal opportunity emphasis
Occidental College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College complies with all applicable state and federal laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO protections extend to all aspects of employment and related programs. This document has been prepared for informational purposes; the original source documents and information from Occidental College supersede any conflicting information in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr