Associate Vice President for Instruction, Curriculum and Workforce Education

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking an Associate Vice President for Instruction, Curriculum and Workforce Education to enhance instructional quality and align curriculum with student needs. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with the Vice President for Instruction and requires a Master's degree and relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in developing academic programs, complying with federal regulations, and advancing workforce pathways. This role contributes significantly to the college's academic and workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional leadership.
• Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning and development.
• Oversight of state and federal reporting obligations.
• Develop workforce education programs.
• Strengthen college-wide assessment practices.

Skills

Curriculum development

Academic program planning

Instructional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Associate Vice President for Instruction, Curriculum and Workforce Education

Working Title Associate Vice President for Instruction, Curriculum and Workforce Education

Position Status Full Time

Department Instruction

General Summary

The Associate Vice President for Instruction, Curriculum and Workforce Education (AVPI) is a member of the Instructional leadership team, serving in a direct advisory and operational capacity to the Vice President for Instruction (VPI). This role is designed to extend and support the VPI’s leadership across the college’s academic and workforce portfolio, functioning as a collaborative partner in advancing instructional quality, curriculum integrity, and workforce alignment. The AVPI serves as an associate of the Vice President, sharing in the execution of divisional priorities, cross‑institutional initiatives, and compliance obligations. The position works in close coordination with the VPI, the Instructional Leadership Team, deans, faculty, and institutional partners to advance a cohesive and continuously improving academic experience for students.

Curriculum and Program Development

• Co‑leads curriculum planning and development in partnership with the Vice President for Instruction, supporting the alignment of academic programs with college priorities, state requirements, and workforce needs.
• Assists the VPI in providing oversight and direction for curriculum review, course approval processes, and program evaluation across the Division of Instruction.
• Co‑chairs the Curriculum Committee alongside the Vice President for Instruction, facilitating effective shared governance and ensuring curriculum decisions are timely, evidence‑based, and aligned with college policy.
• Supports the development and revision of instructional programs to ensure academic rigor, coherence, and responsiveness to student and workforce needs.

State and Federal Reporting

• Leads state and federal reporting obligations for both academic and workforce programs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with THECB, TWC, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Collaborates with institutional effectiveness and research, deans, and program chairs and directors to gather and verify data necessary for required reports and program reviews.
• Serves as a key point of contact for reporting related to Perkins V federal career and technical education funding, including grant development, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting.

Perkins Grant Leadership

• Leads the development, implementation, and annual revision of the Perkins V Local Application in alignment with state and federal requirements.
• Coordinates with workforce and CTE faculty, deans, and institutional partners to ensure grant‑funded activities are purposefully integrated into program planning and student outcomes work.
• Monitors Perkins‑funded program performance and provides updates to the VPI and Instructional Leadership Team on progress toward targets.

Workforce Development

• Leads the design and expansion of workforce education programs, including credit and non‑credit pathways, apprenticeships, and industry‑aligned credential programs.
• Works with the VPI and instructional deans to identify emerging workforce needs in the region and translate those into actionable program development strategies.
• Develops and sustains partnerships with employers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to support workforce program viability and student employment outcomes.
• Advances apprenticeship program development and implementation in alignment with state and federal frameworks.

Assessment and Instructional Improvement

• Works alongside the VPI and Instructional Leadership Team to strengthen college‑wide assessment practices, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional continuous improvement goals.
• Provides direct support to the office of instruction on assessment strategy, faculty development related to assessment, and the use of assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
• Supervises or collaborates closely with the Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment to ensure assessment frameworks are implemented consistently and effectively across programs.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting on student learning outcomes and program‑level assessment cycles.

Instructional Leadership Support

• Participates actively as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and divisional initiatives under the direction of the VPI.
• Represents Instruction on cross‑functional college committees and task forces as assigned by the Vice President for Instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in education, curriculum and instruction, higher education leadership, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, academic program planning, or instructional leadership within a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements applicable to community college academic and workforce programs.
• Experience with or knowledge of Perkins V federal funding requirements and career and technical education program administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across institutional divisions.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities with attention to deadlines and strategic outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in higher education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Experience co‑leading or serving on shared governance bodies such as a curriculum committee.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development, apprenticeship program design, or community college CTE program administration.
• Familiarity with SACSCOC accreditation standards and institutional assessment practices.
• Experience supervising or co‑supervising professional staff in an instructional context.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).