Vice President of Academic Affairs Search

Phoenix College (PC), one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges, is conducting a national searches for Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA)

Phoenix College (PC), the first public junior college in Arizona, welcomed its first students on September 13, 1920. In 1962, PC transitioned to a community college that is part of the Maricopa Community College District. Currently, PC serves an ethnically-diverse student population and is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over 17,000 students; PC proudly champions for social justice, equity, and access. The majority of our students are part-time, first-generation students seeking career technical education or university transfer.
With over 150 degree and certificate programs, Phoenix College embraces a learning-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. We strive to prepare our students to meet their unique goals — university transfer, career training and advancement, and lifelong learning. Join our community of educators to make a difference with us.

Phoenix College continues to offer accessibility to students while maintaining a high-quality education. Notably, PC was recently named one of the top 150 Community Colleges eligible for the Community College Excellence Program. Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we continue to innovate and lead in higher education.

Vice President of Academic Affairs Job Summary

PC VPAA Search Schedule

Committee Members:

Co-Chair: Pam Duty - Department Chair, English / Faculty Senate President-elect
Co-Chair: Heather Kruse - Vice President of Student Affairs

Adrianna Coronel - Dean of Healthcare, Industry, Public Service & Technology
Angela Buchele - Interim Vice President of Administrative Services
Anton Spevacek - Interim Associate Vice President for IT/ CIO 
Constance Powers - Department Chair, Nursing
Jena Remy, Adjunct Faculty Representative / Adjunct Counseling
Jesse Aguirre Delgado - PC / PCPA Student
Julie Magadan - Instructional Designer, CTL
Marc Surrarrer - Acting Director, Institutional Research   
Marcia Corby - Mathematics Faculty
Michelle Monahan - Interpreter Preparation Program Director
Roberto Villegas-Gold - Department Chair, Counseling
Thelma Martinez - Analyst Sr. Academic Advising and Transfer
Tony Camp - Phoenix Union High School District
Ty Welborn - History Faculty / Accreditation Liaison Officer
Wilbert Nelson - Dean of Arts and Sciences