Vice President of Instruction/Institutional Effectiveness

Tennessee Board of Regents•Elizabethton, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Instruction/Institutional Effectiveness provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the institution's academic and instructional operations, institutional effectiveness initiatives, and related administrative functions. The role is responsible for the quality, integrity, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, curriculum, faculty development, accreditation, and institutional planning. The Vice President works with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, industry partners, and external accrediting agencies to support the institution's mission, maintain compliance with accreditation standards, and promote excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. The position also provides administrative oversight of Human Resources functions and the institution's D2L learning management system, participates in strategic planning, and performs other duties assigned by the President. The position is full-time and exempt, based at an approved campus work site. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience according to established TBR salary guidelines. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Higher Education Administration, Career and Technical Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in education, academic administration, instructional leadership, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, supervision, personnel management, or program administration.
Experience working with faculty, instructional programs, curriculum development, or educational operations.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and make sound administrative decisions.
Strong leadership and administrative management abilities.
Knowledge of academic affairs, curriculum development, and instructional program administration.
Understanding of institutional and programmatic accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Ability to evaluate instructional effectiveness and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Experience in faculty supervision, professional development, and performance management.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Career and Technical Education, or a related field.
Experience in a community college, technical college, or career and technical education environment.
Previous experience in an academic leadership or senior administrative role.
Knowledge of institutional accreditation processes, particularly Council on Occupational Education (COE) standards and reporting requirements.
Experience with programmatic accreditation and industry certification requirements, such as ASE, NCCER, HVAC Excellence, or similar organizations.
Experience with institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience supervising instructional personnel, managing faculty performance, and coordinating professional development.
Familiarity with learning management systems, particularly D2L, and instructional technology.
Experience with human resources administration, employee relations, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of academic affairs and instructional operations.
Oversee development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs and curriculum.
Ensure instructional programs maintain appropriate programmatic accreditation and industry-recognized certifications, including ASE, NCCER, and HVAC Excellence.
Guide instructional personnel, including faculty performance, accountability, and disciplinary matters.
Coordinate and facilitate regular faculty meetings and participate in the Academic Affairs Sub-Council.
Lead institutional accreditation activities and ongoing compliance requirements, including development and implementation of accreditation plans.
Oversee advisory committee meetings and the Institutional Advisory Committee meeting to ensure industry and community input.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and coordinate COE reporting, including the Annual Report and CPL data, and participation in COE annual meetings.
Monitor accreditation standards, institutional outcomes, and continuous improvement activities; support strategic planning and institutional assessment.
Develop and oversee faculty professional development, academic orientation and onboarding, new instructor training, and ongoing instructional development.
Promote instructional excellence, effective teaching practices, and continuous faculty improvement; serve as institutional liaison to the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL).
Provide administrative oversight and coordination of Human Resources functions in collaboration with appropriate institutional personnel.
Support personnel management, faculty accountability, employee development, and workforce needs; align instructional staffing with institutional policies and employment requirements.
Oversee the institution's D2L learning management system and support instructional technology and online learning resources.
Coordinate resources, training, and support to help faculty effectively use instructional technology.
Participate in institutional strategic planning and implementation, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and promote accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and student success.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.