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Job Description:
We invite applicants for the position of Senior Vice President /Academic Affairs. Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will serve as the Chief Academic Officer and in the absence of the President assumes leadership for the College.
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve results aligned with the strategic vision of the College. Initiative, innovation, and the ability to stay focused on results despite rapidly changing conditions will be essential. The Senior Vice President will be responsible for implementing practical, timely solutions while providing leadership for, and maintaining the highest quality academic standards.
The College is committed to a series of critical goals including: preparing our students to succeed at senior institutions, enhancing their ability to secure productive working careers, an ongoing and thorough engagement of a rapidly changing community, and establishing a learning environment that sustains tolerance, diversity, and mutual respect. The successful candidate shall be expected to provide leadership and vision for the faculty, to motivate and engage faculty in an enthusiastic way, to build rapport and develop consensus within the community while maintaining a pace capable of fostering positive development.
The Vice President/Academic Affairs will also be responsible for engagement with the business community, assessing both current and future career possibilities and articulating these needs to faculty for program creation and development. The successful candidate shall provide vision and leadership to the faculty to create a state-of-the-art learning environment characterized by demonstrable learning outcomes through ongoing assessment.
The successful candidate shall present a record of progressive responsibility, leadership, problem-solving, and achievement. A demonstrated commitment to the multiple and complex goals of a successful community college like Raritan Valley is essential.
Requirements:
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution is required.
Significant teaching experience, preferably at a community college. Significant academic administrative experience, preferably at a community college. Experience in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, and faculty development. A distinguished record of academic accomplishments and leadership is required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills; a thorough understanding of classroom practices, including teaching methodologies, assessment systems and educational technology; competence in financial matters; and a commitment to quality student-oriented and student-centered service.
Additional Information:
All interested candidates must submit a Cover Letter and Resume for consideration.
Application Instructions:
RVCC's starting salary and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and CV online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
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