New 
Vice President, Academic Affairs
 Barstow Community College | |
 United States, California, Barstow | |
 Nov 25, 2024 | |
 Vice President, Academic Affairs Barstow Community College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with 58% of our students identifying themselves as LatinX (44%) or African American/Black (14%).

Tucked away in the Mojave Desert, BCC offers the tools to improve the lives of our students, their families, and our community. We are seeking individuals to join our team that are fully committed to transformational, culturally responsive education in a collegial and collaborative student-centered environment.

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community and who are committed to our mission of enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are dedicated to closing equity gaps. If this sounds like you, you belong here! BASIC FUNCTIONS 
Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs
serves as the Chief Instruction Officer (CIO) for the college. Responsible for the overall design,
organization, delivery, supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management of a comprehensive
instructional program, including general education, transfer programs, career technical and
occupational programs, basic skills, non?credit, contract education and community education
programs and all learning support areas within the college district. This includes program review and improvement, institutional accreditation and self?evaluation, assessment of student learning and advancement of students' success, academic personnel decisions, budget development and fiscal accountability, enrollment management, program and curriculum development, and the encouragement and improvement of teaching and learning. As a direct report to the Superintendent/President, the Vice President may be assigned additional related responsibilities as part of the executive management team REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES 
• Leads and collaborates with the Instructional Management Team to plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the college's curriculum, instructional programs, and learning resources / outcomes. Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership, while fostering a collegial environment that encourages quality teaching, adherence to accreditation standards, and learning excellence. 
• Advocates and promotes quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of Student Learning Outcomes to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse community college environment. Integrates diversity, equity, inclusion and access into delivery of instructional programs.
 • Oversees the faculty evaluation and tenure process Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned personnel. Facilitates the evaluation of faculty and staff to ensure educational quality and achievement of related goals.
 • Provides leadership and oversight for enrollment management strategies, initiatives and efficiencies, including but not limited to: schedule development, monitoring of enrollment trends, program health, and related student registration processes.
 • Works collaboratively with the business office to develop, monitor, and modify the Academic budget according to the mission, established procedures, and resource allocation priorities. Participates in the planning of new facilities for the purposes of instruction and learning services.
 • Works collegially with the Academic Senate and sub-committees of Academic Senate regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters within the purview of the Academic Senate.
 • Represents the district as the Chief Instructional Officer at meetings and conferences, serves as district representative on committees, commissions, and other activities, and makes presentations at meetings, workshops and events as assigned.
 • Oversees the development of community education, contract education, auxiliary educational programs and apprenticeship programs. Reviews grant opportunities and support applications for new grants; oversees implementation of grants within the Academic Services area; completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/President.
 • Develops, reviews, updates and implements Board Policy and Administrative procedures related to Academic Services.
 • Engage with District communities, K-12 schools, and area colleges and universities for purposes of enhancing enrollment growth and the articulation of programs and services.
 • Chair or participate in advisory groups and committees for programs and services as
necessary.
 • Oversees and manages the effective use of academic facilities and classroom space.
 • Ensure compliance with District negotiated collective bargaining agreements; monitor the status of faculty loads, enrollment minimums, evaluation procedures and grievances involving academic affairs. 
 • Participate in and/or attend institutional functions related to the academic affairs program, such as convocations, student performances and other related events.
 • Serve in a leadership capacity in accreditation related activities.
 • Engage and maintain relationships with industrial, business, labor, education, defense and governmental partners of the District.
 • Perform other work related duties as assigned.
 
KNOWLEDGE OF: 
Knowledge of:
 
ABILITY TO: 
 
ENVIRONMENT: 
Office environment with daily, staff-faculty interactions, subject to frequent
interruptions; travel to off-campus locations may be required.
 
ABILITIES:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer terminal; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; sitting for extended periods of time. Minimum Qualifications 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
• Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited institution 
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience in higher education. 
• Three years of classroom teaching experience in higher education or K12.
 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 
A full-time, 12-month, educational administrator position which reports to the District
President. Indexed to placement on the Management and Confidential Salary Schedule at
the Vice President level (Range A1). This position is subject to evening hours and weekends

The District provides an excellent health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. Current employer contribution not to exceed $20,000 per year. Enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is available. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Vietnam-era veteran status.
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