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Vice President of Teaching and Learning

Update

Three finalists were announced in early April—and will participate in a final round of interviews later this month.

The Opportunity

Moraine Park Technical College—one of 16 technical college districts in Wisconsin—seeks its next Vice President of Teaching and Learning. This new leader will serve on President Bonnie Baerwald’s cabinet and be influential in shaping Moraine Park’s future.

Moraine Park serves nearly 14,000 students across ten counties at all stages of life and careers and plays a crucial role in training students for industry-critical jobs through traditional and online instruction.

The Vice President of Teaching and Learning will be a forward-looking academic leader with vision, strong leadership and strategic management experience to take Moraine Park to the next level of academic excellence and student success. Embracing the mission of public technical college education and Moraine Park’s values—collaboration, continuous improvement, impactful learning and inclusivity—is critical.

College leadership in graduation gowns.
Veteran student standing in front of Moraine Park front entrance.

Additionally, the Vice President of Teaching and Learning must have strong skills to implement an academic unit plan, including an aggressive enrollment strategy; recruiting and empowering a team of deans; advancing Moraine Park’s prominence and productivity; and championing diversity at its core. Moraine Park’s next Vice President of Teaching and Learning will have the opportunity to contribute to the College’s future successes and achieve professional and personal aspirations:

  • Serve as a passionate advocate of the academic mission to enhance the College’s success, reputation and quality;
  • Oversee the implementation of the academic element of a successful College referendum, which will initiate four new major projects across the district;
  • Recruit and develop high-performing deans;
  • Partner with a seasoned president and energetic group of faculty and employees;
  • Engage as an influential leader in Moraine Park’s campus communities.

The Role

The Vice President of Teaching and Learning serves as the chief academic officer of Moraine Park. This executive serves as a senior officer for the College and plays a leadership role in all aspects of the organization’s management, including working with the president, senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees. The Vice President of Teaching and Learning works with the Board and appropriate committees and external stakeholders on issues related to academic affairs.

The Vice President of Teaching and Learning assumes a lead role in strategic planning for the College—fostering the development and enhancement of certificate, technical, associate degree and lifelong learning opportunities, ensuring strong academic standards and compliance. They oversee the process for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commisson (HLC) as well as the professional accreditation of individual academic programs.

Teaching and Learning System

Faculty: 138 people; Management: 38; Support Staff: 49
5 Direct Reports

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Moraine Park’s Vice President of Teaching and Learning will provide strategic and innovative leadership, advocacy and support for all areas of Teaching and Learning including educational planning, program development, program review and assessment, accreditation, economic and business development, curriculum, grants, institutional research and planning, faculty relations and development, transfer and articulation agreements and academic support systems.

In this role, the Vice President of Teaching and Learning will oversee the development, design, delivery and implementation of the strategic plans, priorities and objectives for the unit, which support the current and changing needs of the College and community.

Collaboration

In collaboration with other campus vice presidents and leaders, the new VP will coordinate the cross-functional activities of the College to ensure an effective and efficient College operation and to create an engaging culture for all employees.

The VP will work closely with Student Services to maximize student success to ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry through graduation as well as develop and maintain transfer and dual enrollment agreements with public and private K12, College and University partners.

Qualifications

Education

Moraine Park’s next Vice President of Teaching and Learning will have earned a master’s degree in an academic discipline, with preference toward an earned doctorate degree. They will also have seven years of progressively more responsible experience in higher education administration, preferably in a technical/community college setting as an academic leader.

Experience

Moraine Park’s preferred candidate will also have three years of secondary or post-secondary teaching experience. This academic leader will be able to demonstrate their experience with regional accreditation, credit and non-credit program development, curriculum development, online delivery, assessment and evaluation of programs and services and their leadership ability to guide, lead, support and direct a diverse team.

Leadership Opportunities

New Education Model

Use data to explore and create expanded delivery and credential options that ensure academic quality, while creating equity and access for all learners.

Unit Improvements

Evaluate organizational structure, processes and systems and realign as needed to offset rising financial pressures to assure long-term sustainability.

Accreditation

Oversee efforts to ensure a successful Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit currently scheduled for April 2024.

Referendum

Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure referendum projects are high quality, impactful learner spaces that meet or exceed employer and learner expectations.

Collaborations

Create new or expanded opportunities to partner with four-year institutions, public school districts and Department of Corrections partners to enhance learner opportunities and create seamless pathways.

Moraine Park Technical College takes pride in being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, age or any other class protected by law, in employment, admission or educational programs and activities. Moraine Park is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable experience for students and within the working environment for employees.

Moraine Park Technical College inquiries regarding AA/EO and the College’s non-discrimination policies can be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officers at MPTC, 235 N. National Ave., PO Box 1940, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940, 920-924-6355 or 920-924-3445. TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS. For more information, visit morainepark.edu/nondiscrimination.