Job Details

Vice President of Instruction


Campus: College of San Mateo

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 20

Category: Academic Administrator

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Position Purpose

The Vice President of Instruction is an Academic Administrator position reporting to the College President. Serving as the Chief Instructional Officer, the incumbent administers the overall coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the College's curricula, instructional faculty and staff, activities, services, and facilities.

General Description

The Vice President of Instruction provides cabinet-level leadership responsible for working collaboratively with the College's diverse stakeholders to develop and implement effective approaches to enhance academic excellence. The position is responsible for leadership in planning, administering, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the College's instructional programs and courses; instructional and instructional-related policies, procedures, and mandates; the use of advanced technology systems in instruction; the development of instruction that incorporates concepts of cultural proficiency; development and updating the College's Educational Plan; and working closely with the College President, the Vice President of Student Services, and Deans.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities are representative and not intended to cover all duties performed by the incumbent. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Educational Plan Leadership

1. Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the college's instructional offerings to meet student, program, and enrollment needs
2. Coordinate, direct, and support the activities of the instructional deans, directors, and staff
3. Supervise and assist in the development of ongoing institutional publications, including the college catalog, class schedules, faculty handbooks, and state reporting documents
4. Provide leadership in responding to accreditation standards and college initiatives
5. Work collaboratively with the Academic Senate and adhere to academic professional matters and the 10+1 policy
6. Participate collaboratively in College and District strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation
7. Ensure College compliance with accreditation standards, Title 5, and federal regulations related to instructional programs, services, and activities
8. Direct and monitor the preparation of the College's schedule of classes based on student learning needs and program patterns; review the schedule development and ensure efficient use of classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional facilities; ensure that an appropriate balance of curriculum is offered to meet the needs of the diverse student population
9. Provide direction and support to help faculty and staff engage in meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes
10. Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Services to maintain and foster a student-centered model of education
11. Provide guidance to and receive advice from the Committee on Instruction
12. Assist Institutional Research efforts related to areas of responsibility
13. Review and recommend conferences, field trips, leaves of absence, instructional improvement grant proposals, and other special faculty requests
14. Foster instructional and institutional effectiveness by undertaking other duties as necessary or as delegated by the College President

District and Community Leadership

1. Provide leadership to align programs and staffing with community needs, student demographics, and program demands
2. Develop and negotiate partnerships with corporations, businesses, community agencies, and educational institutions at all levels
3. Assist in developing and enhancing international student programs and success
4. Represent the college to professional organizations, governance entities, community groups, and prospective donors and friends of the college
5. Review, monitor, and participate in shaping regional, statewide, and federal issues concerning community colleges and disseminate relevant information as appropriate
6. Serve on college and district committees
7. Attend Board of Trustees meetings as requested

Fiscal Management

1. Assist with the development of resource allocations for facilities, equipment, and technologies that support instructional programs
2. In consultation with instructional deans and directors, develop and manage the instructional budget and direct the development and implementation of selected externally funded initiatives
3. Forecast and conduct short-term and long-term planning for staffing levels and budget needs for instructional programs
4. Support and promote external grant opportunities to enhance institutional effectiveness and student success
5. Provide leadership and coordination for the efficient use of college instructional facilities and collaborate with district and construction management personnel on facilities projects

Personnel Management

1. Proactively plan robust and inclusive recruitments and orientations for Academic Program faculty and staff in compliance with the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
2. In coordination with the District, ensure the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan strategies are implemented for Academic Program faculty and staff
3. Provide proactive and sensitive leadership to ensure that the instructional divisions foster cultural diversity and an atmosphere of inclusivity
4. Coordinate compliant and equitable evaluations of all Academic Program faculty and staff and assess the effectiveness of positions to programs and services
5. Monitor faculty teaching assignments to ensure conformance to College and District policy and to ensure equitable workloads
6. Promote professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
7. Ensure compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and oversee training, counseling, performance evaluations, and discipline of personnel consistently and according to policies and procedures

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

1. Planning, organization, and implementation of Instructional and Academic programs
2. Best practices and current theories on classroom teaching, workforce training, and learning theories, including the use of technology and multicultural issues that affect the design and delivery of Instructional and Academic programs
3. Student Services, technology, and alternative teaching and learning strategies
4. Strategic planning
5. Management of a unionized workforce
6. Principles and practices of equitable and inclusive administration, supervision, and training of faculty and staff
7. Budget development and administration
8. Standard postsecondary education laws and regulations

Skills and Abilities:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
2. Advanced proficiency in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs
3. Motivate and encourage others to work constructively and cooperatively to achieve and sustain an equitable and inclusive student-centered environment
4. Highly developed interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences
6. Advanced negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve consensus in challenging situations
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently
8. Generate clear, actionable reports on institutional performance for accreditation bodies, board members, and other stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in instruction and curriculum development
• Two years of responsibility in academic administration and management
• Experience in budget development and management
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Preferred

• Earned Doctoral degree from an accredited institution

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Frequent travel on and off-sites of the District and San Mateo County
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Driving to, in, and around San Mateo County
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds
• Communicate and interact with others; compose oral and written communications and reports
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Use math/mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Academic managers participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Employees may also be eligible for various first-time homebuyer programs.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan grounded in Title 5 regulations is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@smccd.edu or (650) 358-6727.


Closes: 1/23/2026

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195591