Vice President, Instruction
R-01767
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College
Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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Job SummaryApplication Deadline: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.
Department: Office of the President (Instruction)
Months worked out of the Year: 12 months
FTE: 1.0
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)
Shift Differential: None
Starting Salary Range:Range: MG-12: $12,576 (Step A) or $13,080 (Step B) or $13,603 (Step C)Based on education and experience
First level Interviews for selected candidates will be held the week of June 12, with second level interviews to be held the week of June 20.
Anticipated Start Date: July/August 2023
Job Description
Cuyamaca College seeks talented, dedicated, and diverse candidates to apply for the Vice President of Instruction. The person serving in this position will provide administrative leadership and oversight for the college's instructional programs and services, the Learning Resource Center, and workforce training and development. The Vice President of Instruction will serve as a member of Cuyamaca College's President's Cabinet and as a member of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) Chancellor's Extended Cabinet, and will actively participate in the college and district participatory governance processes.
The successful candidate for this position will be an equity-minded, dynamic, and collaborative leader who is committed to advancing student access, equity, and success for our diverse student body and who has a track record of creating and maintaining a work environment characterized by collegiality and inclusiveness for all students, faculty, and staff.
Established in 1978, Cuyamaca College is home to an increasingly diverse community, including a large Middle Eastern population, and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized in California for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. For more information about Cuyamaca College, please visit:https://www.cuyamaca.edu/https://www.cuyamaca.edu/
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the President of Cuyamaca College, the Vice President of Instruction serves as the college's chief instructional officer with oversight responsibility for instructional programs that serve approximately 9,000 students per semester. Other duties include managing a number of innovative grants and programs such as dual enrollment in addition to partnering with college faculty on various initiatives involving career education, strategic enrollment management, facilities planning, guided pathways, acceleration, and equity-minded teaching and learning. As a member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President of Instruction is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding instructional programs and services, employing sound enrollment management practices, and advancing the institutional strategic plan with a distinct equity focus. Other duties include coordination and collaboration with Student Services, Administrative Services, and Institutional Effectiveness, Success & Equity. This top leadership role will work collaboratively with members of the college community including students, staff, faculty and administrators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct, administer, and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of instructional programs and the library and computer technology learning resources that support these programs.
Provide leadership with curriculum development in accordance with college goals and standards; assist in developing, evaluating, and improving course outlines and objectives resulting in an educational program that responds to changing community needs.
Direct the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of instructional personnel and classified staff.
Advise and confer with the President on management issues involving courses and programs of the college, including development and/or revision of policies and procedures; lead enrollment management efforts; participate in strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Prepare, recommend, implement, and monitor budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations, take necessary action to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Supervise the development and publication of the college catalog and student-centered class schedules.
Direct the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, local, and district regulations; inform the President and other district staff as to the status of assigned functions.
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to instructional philosophy and practice, i.e., Title V and the California Education Code.
Represent the college and district in the area of instruction to the community, governmental agencies, high schools, and two-year and four-year colleges. Chair and serve on governance committees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Accreditation/Student Learning Outcomes: Providing leadership in achieving and maintaining continuous quality improvement across all segments of the institution.
Student Access, Equity and Success: Anticipate emerging demographic trends to ensure that instructional programs meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Budget: Providing oversight responsibility in the development, implementation, and management of the Instructional budgets to ensure the fiscal integrity of the College.
Shared Governance: Creating a climate and practice of collegial participatory governance.
Curriculum: Providing leadership necessary to ensure that the College meets the educational needs of the diverse community. Assuring articulation and alignment of curricula within the multi-college District and between high schools and baccalaureate-level institutions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in education or related field, or equivalent, and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years management experience have been in instructional services. Doctorate preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:
Increasingly responsible experience in academic administration, including enrollment management.
Demonstrated experience in the development, oversight and review of instructional programs.
Knowledge of the role of library and computer technology learning resources in support of instruction.
Evidence of leadership in the planning and implementation of a complex instructional schedule that meets the needs of a diverse student population through a variety of delivery methods.
Direct experience in supervising budgets for assigned areas with evidence of ability to adjust to budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Proven involvement with strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Demonstrated commitment to shared and participatory governance processes.
Experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including the incorporation of technology in the teaching-learning process.
Teaching experience (full-time preferred) in an institution of higher education which has included responsibilities beyond classroom instruction such as curriculum development, load determination, student learning outcomes, program review, and work with diverse students.
Evidence of skills in the analysis of complex problems and the development of creative solutions that include the use of institutional data.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evidence of sensitivity towards and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Promote and support diversity initiatives among faculty and staff.
Demonstrated leadership and skill in communicating a college's instructional policies to faculty, staff, students and the community.
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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.
The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.
The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.
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