Vice President Academic Affairs

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Vice President for Academic Affairs

Posting Category

Posting Category Executive

Starting salary range

Starting salary range $128,836-$206,138

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College ( HCC ) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges.

To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affinity Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.

HCC is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

• Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 23 days paid of vacation.
• Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan.
• Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available.
• Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b).
• Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland, seeks a collaborative, student-centered leader to serve as the College’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs ( VPAA ). Serving as the Chief Academic Officer, this role focuses on expanding educational access, driving educational excellence, fostering partnerships with external stakeholders, and ensuring student success and completion. The Vice President plays a crucial role in leading and developing academic programs, supporting faculty, and aligning the College’s academic offerings with the needs of both transfer and workforce-seeking students.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the areas of teaching, learning, and academic program development. This is accomplished by:

• Expanding educational access while driving academic excellence
• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the quality and relevance of academic programs.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Ensuring alignment of academic programs with the College’s dual transfer and workforce development missions.
• Collaborating with the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) team to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and utilize data to drive decision‑making.
• Providing leadership development opportunities for direct reports and support their professional growth.
• Fostering partnerships with industry to ensure academic and workforce programs meet current local/regional community needs.
• Supporting the development of articulation agreements to facilitate seamless transfer pathways for students.
• Championing assessment strategies and using data to drive program improvement and student success.
• Supporting accreditation efforts, including specialized…