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Associate Vice President of Instruction

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Associate Vice President of Instruction

Location

Los Rios Community College District (American River College)

Department Location

Instruction

Posting Number

AE00764P

The Institution

About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Associate Vice President of Instruction provides administrative leadership in the planning, organization, and evaluation of the instructional programs and services of the college.

American River College is committed to employees:
  • Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
  • Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
  • Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
  • Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
  • Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

Assignment Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing leadership of continued evaluation and improvement of assigned instructional programs.
  • Supervising three or more designated Area Deans who are responsible for specific instructional areas.
  • Coordinating the personnel selection process including developing and reviewing selection criteria, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending within areas of responsibility.
  • Coordinating scheduling of curriculum offerings and the monitoring of instructor assignments.
  • Preparing instructional related program, facilities, personnel, financial, descriptive, and analytical reports.
  • Working closely with the Academic Senate to provide leadership in curriculum development activities college wide.
  • Supervising production of the college class schedules and the catalog.
  • Assisting in coordinating instructional personnel policies and procedures of the college and District.
  • Serving on local, District, and state committees as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction or College President; aids in interpreting college programs and services to the general public.
  • Using technology to organize, categorize, and coordinate instructional data and reports.
  • Participating as a management team member in general activities related to personnel, support, facilities, and funding of the instructional programs.
  • Serving as administrative lead over dual enrollment programming.
  • Providing oversight and direction for TCS production and adjunct evaluation process.
  • Assisting with college- and district-wide programs as directed.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Year

12 month

Work Schedule

The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.


Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by July 17, 2023.

2. Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.

3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTE:
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators’ in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
  1. Los Rios Community College District Administrative Application
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Letter of Interest
  4. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work
NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Salary

$161,338 - $174,637 per year. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information

Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.

Posting Date

02/28/2023

Closing Date

04/09/2023

Open Continuously

No

Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Full-time, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on (or about) July 17, 2023

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire. 
 
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information, click here.  

Administrative positions may be subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.                 

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https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/20299

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