Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Programs and
Instructional Technology
The Virginia Community College System invites applications for the new position of
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Programs and Instructional Technology to lead
its 23 community colleges with 40 campuses serving over 234,000 full and part-time
students in credit programs and 125,000 students in non-credit workforce programs in
these crucial areas. By insuring that educational programming, instructional technology
and distance education are coordinated to achieve an integrated teaching and learning
environment, the position will play a significant role in achieving the System's goals
called Dateline 2009. The position's responsibilities fall in two general areas:
Educational Programs: The Assistant Vice Chancellor assists the colleges with all
curricular issues including the development of new programs, curriculum planning, and
management of the System program review and approval process. It also serves as the
lead in developing and maintaining seamless transfer agreements and special programs
such as teacher preparation with four year colleges and universities.
Instructional Technology: The Assistant Vice Chancellor provides vision, leadership and
direction in the continuing system effort to assist faculty with the opportunity to move
forward in the area of instructional technology and distance education. The position
directs on-going efforts to identify unmet needs, assess current strengths, and make
proposals for future instructional technology directions in the traditional classroom as
well as in distance education programs.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field with a doctorate
preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience in educational planning, curriculum and
instructional technology required. Previous teaching experience and management
experience that includes supervision of a staff in a higher education environment are
essential. Demonstrated successful experience in leading committees or task forces to the
accomplishment of a specific goal is helpful. The ability to establish effective channels of
communication with diverse groups and excellent writing skills are required.
This is an administrative faculty appointment with a salary range of $85,048-$110,563.
The search will remain open until the position is filled. To be included in the initial
review, a cover letter, a resume of work experience and a Commonwealth of Virginia
Application for Employment form must be received by 5:00 p.m., November 23, 2005.
The cover letter must specifically relate an applicant's experience and academic
background to the position requirements. To access the state application, visit
http://jobs.state.va.us/ eo-appl.htm. E-mail application materials to recruit-so@vccs.edu
or mail to the following address:
Search Coordinator
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Programs and
Instructional Technology Virginia Community College System
James Monroe Building 16th Floor
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Please visit the VCCS Web site, http://www.vccs.edu for information about the State
Board's long term vision for the VCCS (Dateline 2009). Questions may be directed to
Ms. Marian Hassell, Search Coordinator, at 804-819-4935 or mhassell@vccs.edu.
The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer and actively seeks applications from women and minority candidates.
Contact Information:
Web Site : The Virginia Community College
Search Coordinator
James Monroe Building, 16th Floor
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219