Title: Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation

Employee Classification: Executive/Admin & Managerial

Institution: TCAT-Murfreesboro

Department: Office of the President

Campus Location: TCAT Murfreesboro

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for a Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation. This position is fully onsite and will report directly to the President. This position will serve as the chief academic officer for the college, directing academic program development and implementation. This role will oversee faculty growth and development while administering the policies and procedures that apply to academic programs and accrediting bodies. The position will comply with TBR and COE accreditation standards as well as federal guidelines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the College President in the continuous review, revision, implementation and monitoring of instructional and accreditation goals and objectives, while developing and making recommendations to the College President.
• Provide leadership and vision in all academic functions including but not limited to planning, budgeting, instruction, curricula, policy and program development.
• Provide leadership for the training and motivation of assigned faculty and staff in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet college growth and demands.
• Serve as the accreditation liaison to the college’s accreditation agency and provide leadership in maintaining program accreditation and gaining/maintaining appropriate program-specific accreditation.
• Responsible for adherence to accreditation standards and submission of all required paperwork to accreditation agency.
• Direct the selection, supervision, development, and evaluation of faculty and programs by establishing and modeling performance expectations and standards; conducting formal classroom observations with main campus instructors; planning and facilitating faculty meetings; evaluating usage of advisory committees; and disseminating the results of formal and informal staff and student evaluation of services provided-culminating in annual performance evaluations of faculty and evaluations of programs.
• Keep abreast of new developments in curriculum, distance learning, evaluation, and professional development through readings, conferences, and other means of gathering training and knowledge and disseminate this information to appropriate members of the administrative, instructional, and support staff on a regular basis, including conducting and/or arranging faculty orientations and professional development.
• Pursue articulation agreements and defined career pathways in each program area through involvement with TCAT-Murfreesboro faculty, other higher education institutions, and secondary school districts.
• Facilitate effective College representation on various State or regional industry/program specific advisory boards or coordinating committees, as needed.
• Oversee and facilitate Occupational Advisory Committees for each program and assist in maintaining industry connections for current and planned program areas.
• Develop and implement course/program approval and implementation processes for all current and new programs; and manage the evaluation and continuous improvement promoting course offerings that remain industry current and provide high-quality learning experiences that offer career opportunities for graduates.
• Develop, implement and monitor academic operations and practices that will promote growth through improved and expanded course offerings and the addition of viable new programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with senior staff members to review, develop and maintain the college’s strategic plan and other initiatives to advance the college.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of three years of full-time administrative experience in higher education.
• Must have demonstrated leadership success in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must understand campus, state, federal policies and laws, and have experience with a student information system and accreditation requirements in any program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public, multiple local businesses, employers, industry, workforce development agencies, secondary and post-secondary institutions.
• Initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show good judgment and perseverance; have the ability and possess a desire to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Good organizational, language, writing and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation skills); attention to detail; ingenuity and creativity in thinking of new solutions to challenges.
• Ability to concentrate/focus for long periods.
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office Suite, especially Excel; Outlook; Teams; ability to search for and locate information on the internet and to complete/create web forms and surveys.
• Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude. Confidentiality and discretion in departmental and personnel matters is a must.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, bending, sitting, and squatting in order to operate campus equipment. 
• Able to use body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Communicating for brief periods.
• Requires concentrated mental and visual attention, i.e., see at close range.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the campus.

Salary Range:

This is an exempt position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education and experience according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:

• Sex Offender Registry                                   
• Driving History
• County Criminal                                             
• National Criminal Database
• Federal Criminal                                            
• Sanctions and Disciplinary Database

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification before employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: First consideration will be given to current Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro .  Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Educational Transcripts/Diploma
• Industry licensure and/or certifications

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE: This posting closes on April 2, 2026.

The intent of this job posting is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The TBR 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: Deltra Fowlkes, Human Resources Coordinator, hr@tcatmurfreesboro.edu, 1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-898-8010. See the full non-discrimination policy.