Position Summary
The Vice President is the Chief Academic Officer of the College. The Vice President reports directly to the President of the College, serves as a member of the President's Staff, provides leadership for the deans of the academic units and instructional support services for all sites. The Vice President for Academic Affairs participates in the decision-making process on topics such as employment practices, facilities planning and design, and budgeting. Additionally, the Vice President represents…
the College at appropriate community functions related to the College. This position is a contract position and ineligible for non-probationary status.
Salary
- Range: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule B+: $100,936-$158,036
- Placement: Based on documented related full-time work experience
- Doctorate Stipend: $2,000 annually (accredited institution)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- As Chief Instructional Officer of the College, provide leadership for the Instructional unit of the College at all sites.
- Provide leadership for the Instructional Support units for all sites of the College (Library and teaching labs).
- Direct development of annual schedule of courses to be offered at times and locations that is accessible for students and consistent with community needs.
- Ensure that full and part-time faculty are academically and technically qualified and diversely trained.
- Plan for the acquisition and distribution of technology used in instruction.
- Ensure programs of study are in compliance with SACSCOC and the Alabama Community College System policies and guidelines and with industry standards.
- Ensure that career technical and workforce training programs lead to student success and employment.
- Lead and support instructional innovation.
- Assess the effectiveness of instruction, instructional support and student services through ongoing evaluation and analysis of data.
- Conduct regular program and curriculum reviews.
- Ensure that supervised employees have appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Coordinate distance learning activities with the Information Technologies Division to ensure the expansion of distance learning courses and maintain an appropriate level of quality instruction.
- Provide leadership for appropriate administrative and instructional management systems for quality instruction.
- Perform all duties with professionalism.
- Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications
1. A minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of five years of successful full-time teaching experience is required. Earned doctorate degree is preferred.
2. Experience utilizing computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others is required.
3. Experience in ensuring compliance with principles of accreditation as set forth by a regional accreditation body such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments: (list of 16 preferences follows in original text).
