Vice-President, Academic

North Island College (NIC) is a publicly funded community college serving communities across northern Vancouver Island and the central coast of British Columbia. Established in 1975, the institution provides accessible post-secondary education, skills training and lifelong learning opportunities across a region spanning nearly 80,000 square kilometres. With campuses in the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni and Port Hardy, as well as in-community and online delivery, NIC plays a vital role in expanding educational access in rural and coastal communities. Known for its student-centred approach, small class sizes and strong community partnerships, the College aligns its programs with regional workforce needs while advancing its mission to offer the best individualized education and training experience in British Columbia.

Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President, Academic provides strategic vision and leadership for the College’s academic mission, advancing excellence in teaching, learning, applied research and student success. With oversight of academic programming, faculty and educational services, the Vice President will shape a forward-looking academic direction that responds to evolving learner needs, regional priorities and emerging workforce opportunities. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, faculty, staff and community partners, the Vice President will champion innovative and accessible learning pathways, strengthen program quality and relevance, and identify opportunities for revenue generation through program innovation, workforce-responsive education and strategic partnerships. They will foster an environment that supports academic excellence across NIC’s diverse campuses and communities.

The Vice President will play a pivotal role in advancing academic planning, program development and renewal, ensuring the College remains responsive to the changing landscape of post-secondary education. With an entrepreneurial and financially astute approach, they will identify opportunities to diversify revenue, expand continuing education and workforce-responsive programming, cultivate industry and community partnerships, and develop innovative educational offerings that contribute to the College’s long-term financial sustainability. Central to this mandate will be fostering collegial governance, strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and educational partners, and advancing reconciliation, equity and inclusion throughout the academic portfolio. As a visible and engaged institutional leader, they will represent NIC within the broader post-secondary sector and champion the College’s contributions to educational access, community development and regional prosperity.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, forward-thinking and collaborative academic leader with a demonstrated record of advancing academic excellence, innovation and institutional priorities within a complex post-secondary environment. Coupled with commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset, ideally, they will bring a strong understanding of the BC post-secondary landscape, experience working within collegial and unionized environments, and an appreciation for the distinctive role of community colleges in supporting learners and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the academic future of North Island College, expand educational opportunities across the region and make a lasting impact on the communities it serves, while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in the Comox Valley.

In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the expected compensation range for this role is $179,930 to $211,683, plus benefits and pension.

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