Assistant Superintendent​/Vice President, Academic Affairs

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Superintendent/President, provides District-wide leadership, supervision and oversight for Academic Affairs including accreditation, policy development, strategic planning, and curriculum and service development for the District’s instructional programs and services; oversees the instructional development and implementation of courses and programs working with the Higher Education Center Deans and designated faculty and staff;

may serve as the President’s designee of the District in the absence of the Superintendent/President; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the District.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC

Is a committed, dynamic educational leader who embraces culturally responsive instruction, inclusive participation, and ensures all students are achieving success. This leader is committed to strong diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism practices, academic excellence, and collaborative cultures.

Master’s Degree AND One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.

• Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

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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, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and working environment.

Work collaboratively as a member of the District’s Executive Leadership Team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution is desirable.

Three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience including leadership and senior management experience.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated and progressive track record in the administration of instructional programs in higher education This background should be evidenced by recent and proven experience, knowledge, and abilities in: