ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FACULTY AFFAIRS

THE UNIVERSITY:

Cal Poly Pomona is one of two polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system, and one of only seven such institutions nationally. Located 30 miles east of Los Angeles, the university is in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions of the country. The University is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, located within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains, and desert. The University's 24,000 ethnically diverse students are enrolled in 54 baccalaureate and 45 master's degree programs, 26 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Approximately 1,200 faculty members are actively engaged in innovative teaching, research and creative activities. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.cpp.edu.

THE POSITION:

The Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs (AVPFA) reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides leadership and oversight of the major functions of the Faculty Affairs Office. This position works closely with other AVPs and Directors as well as Deans, reporting to the Provost on a wide variety of activities.

With the support of Faculty Affairs staff professionals, the AVPFA oversees implementation of all faculty personnel processes, policies, and procedures; provides counsel and advice to the Provost on all faculty personnel matters; and provides leadership in the development of new faculty personnel policies and procedures for the campus. The AVPFA has primary oversight and responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing academic personnel matters related to faculty and senior Academic Affairs administrators, coordinates the recruitment, appointment, and mentoring of faculty; coordinates the retention, tenure, and promotion (RTP) processes for tenure-track faculty; oversees the range elevation process for temporary faculty; interprets and ensures compliance with the faculty (Unit 3) and Academic Student Employee (Unit 11) collective bargaining agreements; facilitates informal resolution of faculty complaints; processes formal faculty contract grievances, faculty status disputes, settlement negotiations, and disciplinary actions; advises the Provost on faculty (Unit 3) and Academic Student Employee (Unit 11) labor relation matters; oversees retirement and faculty in early retirement program (FERP); and provides training to faculty, staff, department chairs, and deans on faculty personnel matters.

A more detailed summary of the position, including all required and preferred qualifications is available through the following link: http://www.storbeckpimentel.com/pd/CPP/AVPFA.pdf

NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS:

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a new AVPFA is selected, interested parties are encouraged to send their materials electronically to at the address below by August 28, 2017 to assure optimal consideration. Application materials should include a current resume, a letter of application addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications listed above, and contact information for five current references.

Emy Peña, Partner

Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates

6512 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601

Electronic submissions are preferred.

Please email us at: epsearch@storbeckpimentel.com

Code: CPP-AVPFA

For a confidential inquiry contact Ms. Peña at 562-360-1612