Vice President of Instruction

Posting Details

Position Information


Classification Title

Job Title
Vice President of Instruction


FLSA
Exempt


Location
Main Campus


Position Length
Full-time

Position Summary Information


Job Summary


This position serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the College and provides leadership and management for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of credit programs, student learning outcomes, faculty and staff development, institutional research, institutional effectiveness, online education and other related activities within the academic and instructional areas of the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides leadership for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the functions relating to teaching and learning, developmental education, and instructional support for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides leadership for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of academic and workforce education programs.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of College policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to instruction.
• Leads and directs the development and implementation of an Academic Master Plan for the academic programming and instructional areas of the College.
• Leads and directs college-wide processes for curriculum development and review; new program development, including feasibility studies to assess program need and market demand; the assessment of student learning outcomes; the Quality Enhancement Plan; faculty development; and supplemental instruction.
• Provides leadership and support for deans, faculty, program coordinators, and program directors in the career and technical education area.
• Prepares, recommends, and implements budgets for assigned areas, monitors expenditures, assures that human and financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively, and takes necessary actions to ensure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
• Serves as a liaison with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the development and approval of new programs and assures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and restrictions related to instructional programs, services and activities.
• Provides leadership to assure compliance with all accrediting agency requirements at the program and regional levels related to instructional programs, services and activities.
• Attends all Board meetings.
• Participates in community and organizational activities/events and represents the College on behalf of the President, as needed.
• Develops and implements new programs and services to guide and monitor efforts toward the improvement of student outcomes and ensures that the preparation of reports relating to student outcomes and student progression are developed, implemented, evaluated, and appropriately disseminated for all functional units within the instructional area.
• Oversees the preparation of the College's class schedule and academic calendar.
• Ensures that the process for systematic review and evaluation is completed as per the model adopted by the College, which includes the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes for the office of the vice president of instruction and all other supervised functional areas.
• Works with deans, faculty, and staff to resolve student issues related to instructional and academic issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, deans, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission of the community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic and instructional support services functions and the administration of such functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and processes relating to student needs assessment, the establishment and evaluation of quality standards and metrics for student learning outcomes, and the development and implementation of an Academic Master Plan.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate personnel.
• Ability to embrace a culture of inquiry, evidence and innovation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of budgets in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the rules, regulations and principles of the THECB and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, as well as other state and federal laws and regulations regarding curriculum development; academic, career and technical programs; developmental education; student learning outcomes; assessment of student learning outcomes; and student services.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to interact with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or the board of trustees.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

Required Education and Experience


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.
• Earned doctorate or A.B.D. towards a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a fulltime college-level instructor.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a higher education administrator at a comprehensive community college at the department chair level or above.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and review, program development and implementation, student needs assessment, establishment and evaluation of quality standards and metrics for student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working with and in-depth knowledge of the rules, regulations and principles of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Texas House Bill 8.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering excellence in the teaching and learning process.
• Demonstrated success in innovating within the higher education landscape at the local, regional and national levels.
• Proven experience with ability to handle confidential information with discretion, to manage a large variety of details and coordinate complex projects during numerous interruptions, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.


Preferred Education and Experience
• Experience leading complex changes within higher education.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish

Certificates and Licensures


None required.

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Yes
• With Accommodations

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
2026035TSC


Open Date
02/24/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions Summary

Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative). Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.


Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB. You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.

Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.


Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:

Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520

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The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: