Vice President, Instruction (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Reedley College

Vice President, Instruction (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Reedley College

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is an academic management position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and implementation of district policies, regulations, budget decisions, and supervision of personnel including assignment of work, evaluation of performance, adjusting grievances, recommending hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, and termination.

Announcement Information

Posting Number : AA2024-1889

Title : Vice President, Instruction (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Reedley College

Campus Location : Reedley College

Start Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Essential Functions of Position

General Purpose :

Under policy direction of the College President, serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet / Council and plans, organizes, directs and integrates all instructional and academic matters at the assigned college; provides leadership for the advancement of effective instructional programming including class scheduling, program development, and Guided Pathways; ensures instructional programs align with the college’s strategic goals and financial plan; provides expert professional assistance to the College President and other college and District management in areas of assigned responsibility; through academic Deans, directs and coordinates instructional functions including faculty hiring, curriculum development / maintenance / cataloging, assessment of student learning outcomes to improve student learning and the accreditation process; ensures programs comply with District / college policies / procedures and all state and federal regulations / requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguished Characteristics :

Vice President, Instruction is the college’s Chief Instructional Officer and is distinguished from other Vice Presidents by its responsibility for providing leadership and vision for college-wide academic programs with a focus on equity, access and student success. Accountabilities are broad in scope and require a high degree of administrative discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates work of the Office of Instruction; develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the annual instructional and college budget from various funding sources.
• Participates in the selection and onboarding of full- and part-time faculty; oversees faculty teaching assignments; directs the scheduling of class offerings and classroom allocations; ensures the development and maintenance of assessment plans; collaborates with faculty on curriculum review and planning.
• Directs and manages the performance of assigned employees; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for improvement.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with employees to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a positive work environment.
• Works closely with Guided Pathways and Equity Committees to advance the State Chancellor’s Vision for Success; collaborates with K-12, college, and university partners in the development of career and / or transfer pathways.
• Provides administrative support and guidance to the College President; participates in developing and implementing college-wide strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Through Deans, directors and employees, provides management oversight of multiple instructional divisions and educational programs / services; ensures instruction meets student needs in an equitable and fiscally sound manner.
• With the College President and other executives, directs and implements initiatives to maintain the college’s accreditation; initiates research to gauge the educational needs of the community served.
• Provides executive oversight of co-curricular programs, including intercollegiate athletics; promotes the integration of athletics into the college’s broader educational mission.
• Works with other vice presidents and deans / directors to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Represents the District / college and participates in state and national program training and development.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the College President and may act for that individual in their absence.

Other Duties :

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and seven years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role, at least two years of which were in a management capacity involving oversight of instructional programs, preferably in a California community college.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements :

A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Desirable Qualifications :

Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance and team approach to management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment :

219 duty days and 24 vacation days for a total of 243 days. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment.

Salary and Benefits :

Starting salary is $187,902 – $211,485 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. The District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.

Selection Procedure :

Applications will be screened by Human Resources to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications. A search advisory committee will screen the application packets and determine the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum qualifications and desirable qualifications. The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions and writing prompt. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

Additional Information :

This is an academic management position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

About the College :

Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California. Known as “The World’s Fruit Basket,” Reedley is in one of the richest agricultural regions of the world. Reedley College has been an essential component of higher education offering over 67 programs and degrees.

Work for Us! Reedley College :

Reedley College values mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

Mission :

To cultivate opportunities that empower our students communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services.

Vision :

Providing equitable educational opportunities that transform our students and communities.

Values :

Equity, Access, and Inclusion; A Focus on Students; Educational Excellence; Innovation; Stewardship.

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Salary : $187,902 - $211,485