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California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Dean of the College of Business & Economics (CBE). Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean will be an entrepreneurial and strategic leader with a vision for how a comprehensive urban university can best serve its students and community in a rapidly changing national educational landscape. The Dean will possess a deep respect for collegiality, inclusive excellence, and shared governance and will enhance the University’s academic excellence and effectively communicate its mission on campus and beyond. Ideally, the appointee will take office in January 2026.

Located in the unceded lands of the Tongva People, Cal State LA is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University serves more than 22,000 students and offers 71 bachelor’s, 55 master’s, and four doctoral degree programs. The faculty and staff in the College of Business & Economics take pride in leading the way in opportunity and innovation in Los Angeles. Programs are thoughtfully crafted to blend academic rigor with real-world learning, preparing students to be career-ready upon graduation. The College is deeply committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation, offering the guidance and support they need to achieve success.

The Dean serves as the chief operating and academic officer of the CBE and is responsible for creating and sustaining an environment in which academic excellence is pursued by faculty, students, administrators, and staff. With the Provost and other officers of the University, the Dean participates in developing University policy and strategic planning and represents the College internally, as well as in the larger community and region. To support the growth and success of the College, the Dean also seeks broad-based support from external agencies and plays a leadership role in fundraising and development for the College.

Please note the required qualification:

• An earned doctorate in a college-related field and a record of recognized research, scholarship, and teaching accomplishments sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured full professor.

Academic Search is assisting Cal State LA in this search. Nominators and prospective candidates may contact Academic Search at CalStateLADeanCBE@academicsearch.org to arrange a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity with Managing Director, Dr. Cynthia Patterson. Please include a current CV.

For more information about the position, institution, and application materials/instructions, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: Current Open Searches.

Applications received by Monday, November 24, 2025, will be given full consideration by the search committee. The anticipated hiring salary range is $220,000 – $250,000.

Cal State LA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving and supporting diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a strong record of mentoring students from underserved or underrepresented groups are encouraged.