Vice President for Academic Affairs

Want to help make a difference?

CIIT seeks to revolutionize Philippine education by putting industry-based + student-centered learning + affordable in the same sentence. We are looking for awesome people with a passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others to turn their own passions into a career. It also means working with others who have similar goals, a team with a shared desire to innovate in the education space, and non-traditional management that is committed to pushing boundaries in order to close the skill gap between education and industry. Help us in building the future of Philippine Education.

Instructions for Applying

1. Prepare your resume in .doc or .pdf format
2. Prepare your letter of application/cover letter 
3. Click on the "Apply for this Job" button
4. Fill up the form with relevant personal details
5. Upload your resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter in the corresponding field
6. Answer the qualifying questions completely
   
7. Hit the "Submit Application" button

Note: Incomplete requirements will not be processed. Once every task has been completed, please wait for approximately 2-3 working days to receive an update on your application.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of academic leadership experience in higher education (preferably in digital arts or tech fields)
• Strong background in curriculum development, instructional design, faculty management, and education technology
• Familiarity with CHED policies and education regulations in the Philippines
• Demonstrated success in industry-academic collaboration and program innovation
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
  

Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of academic programs aligned with industry needs and global standards
• Supervise Program Heads (BMMA, BSCS, BSIS, BSEMC, Entrepreneurship, GenEd) in program design, delivery, and student performance
• Integrate digital tools and teaching innovations (Canvas, generative AI, etc.) into the academic ecosystem that would enhance student learning experience and faculty teaching experience.
• Lead instructional quality standards, including course design, rubrics, outcomes-based assessments, and peer evaluation

Graduate Employability & Curriculum Relevance

• Oversee internship readiness and graduate tracking systems in coordination with the Industry Readiness (IR) Office
• Embed employability standards across programs by strengthening student portfolios, industry advisory engagement, and real-world learning outputs
• Use graduate placement data and employer feedback to guide program updates and pedagogical strategies

Compliance & Academic Integrity

• Ensure adherence to CHED/MEMO guidelines, academic audit processes, and documentation requirements
• Oversee timely submission of compliance reports, curricular revisions, and course review cycles

Faculty & Instructional Excellence

• Partner with HR to design and implement faculty evaluation, development, and upskilling programs
• Monitor faculty workloads and professional development plans

Student Formation & Holistic Education

• Supervise the Student Formation Services (SFS) team to ensure student discipline, guidance, and well-being initiatives
• Align co-curricular activities and formation programs with CIIT's vision of producing industry-ready, socially responsible graduates
• Ensure that formation and culture of the student community are geared towards building skills that are appropriate for the work setting.

Interdepartmental Coordination & Institutional Impact

• Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, and Corporate teams to design programs that drive enrollment and industry partnerships