Vice President of Student Learning and Academic Affairs

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Tillamook, OR

Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, innovative, responsible, and highly skilled Vice President to provide student-centered leadership and direction for the college and to lead quality educational programs to meet the needs of the citizens of Tillamook County.

TBCC is located 85 miles west of Portland on the beautiful North Oregon Coast in Tillamook, Oregon; the county seat of Tillamook County. The County has a population of approximately 27,500 (and about 30,000 cows!). TBCC has served as the North Coast’s open-access, higher education hub since 1981 and annually serves over 2,200 students with approximately 600 FTE yearly.

Why TBCC Stands Out

  • Cohort 2 Institution in the national Rural Guided Pathways Project – redesigning every step of the student journey to make college in a rural context simpler, faster, and fairer.
  • Cohort 1 Institution of ACCT Scaling Apprenticeship at Community Colleges Project – working to develop sustainable apprenticeships in non-traditional programs.
  • Member institution of Excelencia in Education’s Excelencia in Action Network – transforming our institution to become a learning environment where all students thrive.
  • Deeply embedded in the coastal economy – partnering with dairy, forestry, fisheries, healthcare, and advanced‑manufacturing employers to build living‑wage talent pipelines.
  • Launching a new Healthcare Education Building and Center for Industrial Technologies (opening January 2026) – investing in the future to meet regional workforce needs.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Student Learning & Academic Affairs (VPSLAA) serves as TBCC’s Chief Academic Officer and principal champion of equitable student learning. The VPSLAA:

  • Centers historically marginalized and rural learners – first‑generation, low‑income, students of color, veterans, and working adults by aligning curriculum, instruction, and wrap‑around holistic supports with the Guided Pathways framework.
  • Co‑leads, with the Vice President for Student Services (VPSS), the Rural Guided Pathways Steering Committee, ensuring clear program maps, proactive advising, integrated basic‑needs supports, and data‑driven decision‑making throughout the student lifecycle.
  • Oversees all credit, non‑credit, adult basic‑skills, distance‑learning, and library/LRC services, championing forward‑thinking curriculum design, experiential learning, and industry‑aligned credentials.
  • Fosters deep, mutually beneficial partnerships with K‑12 districts, universities, employers, and community organizations to expand dual credit, transfer, apprenticeships, internships, and incumbent‑worker training.
  • Serves as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet and is a member of the College cross-functional Leadership Team.

The successful candidate characteristics:

  • Student‑Centered & Equity‑Minded: Prioritizes learner voice and disaggregated outcomes; dismantles systemic barriers for historically marginalized students.
  • Collaborative Change Leader: Partners with VPSS and cross‑college teams to implement Guided Pathways framework with fidelity.
  • Data‑Savvy Strategist: Uses actionable analytics and institutional‑research tools to set KPIs, allocate resources, and close equity gaps.
  • Innovative Educator: Advances developmental‑ed redesign, OER adoption, digital learning, and high‑impact instructional practices.
  • Community Connector: Builds relationships with school districts, business, and industry, aligning programs to regional workforce needs.
  • Transparent & Courageous Communicator: Engages in honest dialogue; invites diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree and extensive additional experience in higher education.
  • Five years of experience in higher education including administrative, policy, or supervisory duties.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, the community college mission and purpose, teaching and learning, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in higher education/leadership, a teaching discipline, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university.
  • Student support or teaching experience in a community college setting.

How to apply

To apply go to https://tillamookbaycc.edu/about-tbcc/jobs/ and click on the application link. Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, and college application. The submission of all required application materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Email application materials to [email protected]. Position open until filled. First review of applications will be October 1, 2025.

TBCC Equity Statement:
Tillamook Bay Community College is enriched by diversity. Each individual uniquely enhances and strengthens our learning environment.

TBCC strives for equity and inclusion; committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.