Job description
The Vice President of Academic Affairs manages and directs the areas of the College relating to curriculum transformational programs of study and course development of the academic divisions and the delivery of instruction. This is an academic leader who promotes innovation, accountability and excellence in teaching and learning with a belief in providing best practice and industry driven instruction, appropriate resources and continued faculty development to assist our students in achieving lifelong higher education goals.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President, serves as the chief academic officer for the College, participates in teaching and learning policy and program review, and recommends change to enhance student learning and outcomes. The Vice President is responsible for fostering and sustaining the DACC academic enterprise culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. Degree in a related area, such as administration, education, supervision, or curriculum development
Five or more years of experience as an educational leader in higher education setting
Knowledge with all modalities of course deliveries, instructional cutting-edge technologies, and leading industry learning management systems
Extensive in curriculum development, classroom management, and faculty developmenAbility to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, and encourage their professional development
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, staff and community
Vision and proven leadership and understanding of the issues facing community college in today’s evolving higher education landscape
Ability to plan creatively and develop long term strategies to address long term opportunities and/or challenges
Ability to lead student learning outcomes and assessment
Knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of the traditional and non-traditional students and community we serve
Understanding of a broad spectrum of students, both traditional and non-traditional
Must be a team player administrator with excellent communication
How to apply
Danville Area Community College is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
