National Campus/Instructional Affairs
P.O. Box 159
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

The College of Micronesia-FSM, an institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and inspirational leader who will lead the Instructional Department. The vice president for instructional affairs (VPIA) is the chief academic officer of the college and reports directly to the president. The VPIA with assistance of the dean of academic programs, director of career and technical education, campus deans/directors, and the director of learning resources, provides leadership and oversight for the development, delivery, and quality of all academic, career and technical education programs offered at the college. The VPIA advises the president on all issues relating to curriculum and ensures that all instructional programs and instructional related services provided at any site at the college support the mission, values and goals of the college. The instructional department under the leadership of the VPIA oversees the delivery of quality learner centered instruction based on student learning outcomes, taught by qualified and highly effective instructors who are supported with current and adequate instructional resources and who promote student centered learning and excellence. The VPIA oversees academic strategic planning to meet the needs of students, the community, and the college. The VPIA provides leadership and quality assurance in these essential functional areas of the department:

1. Governance
2. Integrity
3. CommunityEngagement
4. Instructional Services
5. Administration
6. Continuous Improvement

[The detailed functional responsibilities maybe requested from Human Resources Office directly]

Master’s degree required in relevant fields from US an accredited college. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org Five years of progressively more responsible administrative experience in a higher education environment. Demonstrated leadership and management skills including effective communication skills and significant budgetary responsibility. Familiarity with the role of education in a developing country. Demonstrated commitment to student success, and experience in building strong student relationships. Desirable Skills and Knowledge: Senior-level administrative experience with responsibility for academic, vocational, and basic education programs. Experienced in team leadership. Five to eight years’ teaching experience in higher education. Experience with program review processes that leads to institutional assessment, curricular relevance, and continuous improvement. The ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement a distance education delivery system. Experience in strategic planning and budgeting. Skilled in establishing and maintain effective partnerships with agencies, the community, industry, and education institutions. Commitment to innovation in education programs. Demonstrated community involvement. Knowledge of Micronesian Culture and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and willingness to live in a rural area.

To ensure full consideration in the search for a program director, candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 5 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf);
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
6. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until July 2, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.