Founding Dean of the College of Health

California State University, East Bay invites nominations and applications for the position of Founding Dean of the College of Health.

The California State University (CSU) is the largest four-year university system in the United States and is also proudly one of the most diverse and affordable university systems in the nation. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top public university, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 campuses in the CSU system. The beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward Hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline.

The newly established College of Health at Cal State East Bay will be focused on and dedicated to advancing health education, research, and community engagement. The departments that comprise the College of Health include: Kinesiology; Nursing; Public Health; Social Work; and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The College serves approximately 1,350 undergraduates and 370 graduate students and employs 160 faculty and support staff and administrators.

The Founding Dean of the College of Health will report directly to the Provost and will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and direction of a multi-disciplinary and talented team. The Dean will play a critical role in developing innovative academic programs, building strong community and employer partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and promoting a culture of excellence and inclusivity.

A complete Position Profile, with additional information about Cal State East Bay, the College of Health, and the required and preferred qualifications for the College’s Founding Dean, can be found HERE.

To assure full consideration, applications should be received by March 7, 2025, and must include:

• A detailed letter of interest the addresses the qualifications identified in the position profile;
• A current curriculum vitae; and
• A list of five professional references with each person’s position, email address, telephone number, and relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

Application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal using this link: Cal State East Bay - Dean of Health.

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to CalStateEastBayDeanHealth@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team assisting the university with this search:

Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D.

Principal, AGB Search

kim.bobby@agbsearch.com / 253-861-7738

Frank Newton, Ed.D.

Executive Search Consultant, AGB Search

frank.newton@agbsearch.com / 302-943-1605

EEO Statement: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.