TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Vice President of Instruction/Institutional Effectiveness

Location:                    Elizabethton Main Campus

Position Type:            Full-time

Department:              Academic Affairs

Job Summary:             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. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, curriculum, faculty development, accreditation, and institutional planning.

The Vice President works collaboratively with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, industry partners, and external accrediting agencies to support the institution's mission, maintain compliance with applicable accreditation standards, and promote excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

MINIMUM 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.
• Minimum of five (5) 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Academic Affairs and Instructional Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight of all academic affairs and instructional operations.
• Oversee the 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, HVAC Excellence, and other applicable accrediting organizations.
• Provide oversight and guidance to instructional personnel, including faculty performance, accountability, and disciplinary matters.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular faculty meetings.
• Serve as a leader and participant in the Academic Affairs Sub-Council.

2. Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation

• Provide leadership and oversight of institutional accreditation activities and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Coordinate the development, maintenance, and implementation of institutional accreditation plans.
• Oversee advisory committee meetings and the Institutional Advisory Committee meeting to ensure appropriate industry and community input.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
• Coordinate and oversee COE reporting requirements, including the Annual Report, CPL data, and participation in COE annual meetings.
• Monitor accreditation standards, institutional outcomes, and continuous improvement activities to ensure ongoing compliance and institutional effectiveness.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and institutional assessment processes.

3. Faculty Development and Professional Growth

• Develop and oversee faculty professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate academic orientation and onboarding for new instructors.
• Oversee new instructor training and ongoing instructional development opportunities.
• Promote instructional excellence, effective teaching practices, and continuous faculty improvement.
• Serve as the institutional liaison to the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL).

4. Human Resources Oversight

• Provide administrative oversight and coordination of Human Resources functions in collaboration with the appropriate institutional personnel.
• Support personnel management, faculty accountability, employee development, and institutional workforce needs.
• Ensure alignment between instructional staffing needs, institutional policies, and applicable employment requirements.

5. Instructional Technology and Learning Management Systems

• Provide administrative oversight of the institution's D2L learning management system.
• Support effective implementation and utilization of instructional technology and online learning resources.
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel to ensure faculty have the resources, training, and support necessary to effectively utilize instructional technology.

6. Strategic Leadership and Institutional Collaboration

• Participate in institutional strategic planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to advance institutional goals and priorities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and student success.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and administrative management abilities.
• Knowledge of academic affairs, curriculum development, and instructional program administration.
• Understanding of institutional accreditation, 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 communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Minimum of 37.5 hours per week at an approved campus work site.

For the application, go to:  https://tcatelizabethton.edu/about/jobs-and-employment

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:  

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts

SALARY RANGE:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience

according to established TBR salary guidelines.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant factors in accordance with institutional policy and applicable laws.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex,

disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and

regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and

activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination

policies: crystal.fink@tcatelizabethton.edu.