National Campus/Instructional
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, 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, campus deans, 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. Community Engagement
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 https://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. Experience and knowledge of online/distance education technology and programs is essential.

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia-FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college's website at www.comfsm.fm.

To ensure full consideration in the search for a vice president, 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 five 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 of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
6. Court report (criminal background check) 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 October 4, 2022 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.