Dean of Instruction

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

PAY - $90,000 (annual) LOCATION – Ontario, Oregon
JOB TYPE – Full-time (exempt) DEPARTMENT – Academic Affairs
DEADLINE – First review 4/25/25 REPORTS TO – Vice President of
(will remain open until filled) Academic Affairs



Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual
paid holidays, Friday’s off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous
vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to
choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible
employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career.
We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values
each employees’ contributions to its success!

A little about us… TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was
founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon.
TVCC currently employs around 150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC’s campuses and
centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns
(Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern
Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers
Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a
service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and
located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor
opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and
sightseeing.

PURPOSE: The Dean of Instruction will coordinate and support growing programs,
outreach centers, high school dual credit opportunities, assessment, grant management,
contract management and other administrative functions.

QUALIFICATIONS
MANDATORY: Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and Administrative or
management experience in an environment which involves planning, budgeting,
supervision, curriculum development and/or community relations. All candidates must be
able to demonstrate strong organizational skills and precise attention to detail. Candidates

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dean of Instruction

must also possess the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and respond
to ever-changing environments comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders.

PREFERENCE: PhD. or terminal degree. Three or more years of teaching experience.
Experience in post-secondary education is strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in program planning, which includes responding to the needs of the

community, formulating, and updating program goals and objectives, determining
future program viability, recommending how to allocate resources, and evaluating
performance.

Caldwell and Burns, with the programs associated with each.

• Analyze and coordinate with Student Services, facilities, and the department chairs

in developing the annual and quarterly schedule of classes and faculty assignments
for program responsibility areas.

including adjunct faculty, consistent with college needs and policies.

• Supervise, evaluate, and develop faculty in accordance with negotiated agreement,

personnel policies and College policies and procedures.

• Maintain communications through administrative channels to and from faculty.
  

• Plan, coordinate and conduct appropriate meetings for areas of responsibility.
  

• Participate in Curriculum Committee to oversee and support curriculum development,

implementation, compliance and evaluation within areas of responsibility. Ensure
that the curriculum is effective, contemporary, professional, and responsive to
changing regional, state and local needs. Ensure curriculum meets all state
requirements for content and numbering.

• Provide leadership and oversee accelerated college credit programs, which include

dual credit and sponsored dual credit.

• Lead internal and external emphasis and program area reviews, collaborate on

institutional effectiveness processes, accreditation, and other assessment activities in
assigned areas.

• Assist with adult basic instruction, both at the main campus and at the correctional

institutions serviced by TVCC, and English as a second language (ESL) and the HEP
and CAMP grant, when needed.

• Work closely with the Four Rivers Community School when working with students

enrolled through the early college model.

• Coordinate articulation agreements with department chairs with colleges and

universities.

institutional data as integral to the assessment of student learning.

• Support and collaborate on the development and implementation of institutional

initiatives, such as Guided Pathways.

• Represent the College at off-campus community groups, business and industry,

agencies, or individuals, as assigned.

• Assist in the exploration of and application for outside funding sources including

grants and contracts applicable to areas of responsibility.

• Provide effective administration of all related college policies and collective

bargaining agreements.

• Work with the Vice President of Student Affairs to coordinate student retention

efforts and enrollment management in accordance to the college’s strategic plan.

• May provide oversight for the Second Chance Pell; Prison Education Programs (PEP)

program at eligible correctional institutions serviced by TVCC.

• May serve as a member or lead negotiator of the bargaining team for negotiated

employment agreements when the agreements pertain to faculty.

• Other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or

President.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, Administrative, exempt position.

BENEFITS
Benefits include medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents, Oregon retirement
plan as well as 160 hours of annual vacation leave, 16 hours of annual personal leave and 8
hours per month of sick leave accrual.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete application file consists of the following:

• A letter of interest stating how you are qualified to perform the duties of the position.
• A resume
• College transcripts, if any (copies are acceptable at this time)
• A TVCC application for employment. A pdf fillable application may be downloaded at

OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: All application materials should be submitted or mailed to:
HR@tvcc.cc or Human Resources, Treasure Valley Community College, 650 College
Boulevard, Ontario, OR 97914.