Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago
Vice President of Instruction
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expWalla Walla Community College is seeking a Vice President of Instruction to provide visionary leadership in advancing the college's mission and goals. The VPI will oversee instructional programs and collaborate with various departments to ensure high-quality education and community responsiveness.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership for the Instruction division and collaborates with the president's executive leadership team in support of the College's vision, mission, values, and strategic plan
Support the mission of the college in all instructional areas; collaboratively develop and oversee implementation of divisional goals and planning processes for each instructional area
Promote connection and belonging throughout the operations of the entire college but especially within the instructional unit
Engage actively in leading or promoting various college initiatives that increase student or institutional success such as Guided Pathways, Title III, etc
Foster collaborative partnerships with full-time and part-time faculty in unionized environment
Participate in strategic and inclusive decision making that is open and transparent regarding fiscal priorities
Oversee the creation of resourceful, student-centered and fiscally responsible multi-level budgets and spending for the instructional unit
Maintain reasonable strategic and innovative direction during fiscal challenges that includes working collaboratively to establish short- and long-term sustainable financial strategies and goals
Support campus efforts to generate sustainable revenue sources from grants, etc
Advance WWCC's commitment to providing high quality instructional certificates, degrees, programs, or disciplines including the enhancement or addition of relevant Applied Baccalaureate Degrees, to ensure that WWCC meets the needs of the communities it serves
Advocate and tangibly support advancing pedagogical practices and innovative models that have demonstrated evidence for student success, such as culturally responsive teaching, best practices in online instruction, and robust learning support services
Implement and grow Workforce, Academic, and Transitional Studies programs at the Walla Walla and Clarkston Campuses
Support the college's Correction Education Campuses (Washington State Penitentiary and Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility)
Provide oversight and support for assessment at all levels of instruction
Partner with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to generate, analyze, understand, and utilize data to engage in a cycle of continuous improvement in all aspects of the College's instructional operations. This includes implementation of an effective, regular, and comprehensive system of program review and assessment of learning at all levels of the organization
Actively participate in institutional strategic planning that is collaborative and responsive to college and community needs
Collaborate with campus departments, such as Marketing and Outreach, Student Affairs and Advancement to ensure all instructional programs remain responsive to student needs while using data to inform decisions about equitable and inclusive practices that enhance program support and college visibility
Promote Dual Enrollment, including Running Start, College in the High School, and Open Doors; develop and maintain relationships with local school district leaders in our service area to ensure ongoing cooperation and collaboration
Represent WWCC at local, regional, statewide, and national events/functions, including participating in the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges' governance structure, attending Instruction Commission meetings, and others, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Five or more years of full-time equivalent post-secondary experience as a faculty member with the ability to demonstrate a deep appreciation for the expectations and demands of the instructional role
Three or more years of post-secondary instructional administrative leadership experience
Preferred
Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated instruction experience at a community college
Demonstrated administrative leadership at a higher education institution
Bilingual English/Spanish
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation leave
Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
Retirement
Two optional deferred compensation programs
3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
1% of gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA)
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