Vice President Academic Affairs

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Job Description

Job Summary:

Peru State College has a bright and exciting future, and we’re looking for an energetic, visionary, collaborative, and creative Vice President for Academic Affairs to help lead us there.

Part of the Nebraska State College System, Peru State embraces a bold and transformational mission: to provide an excellent education to every student who wants it. As an “open-access” institution, Peru State welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides world-class levels of support to help every student succeed. We don’t weed students out—we weed them in. And our tuition is among the lowest in the nation, to help as many students as possible earn a college degree.

As the Chief Academic Officer of the College, the VPAA reports directly to the President and serves on the President’s Cabinet. The VPAA provides strategic leadership, vision, and administrative management for all academic programs and services at the College.

Peru State College’s next VPAA will be:

  • A scholar who values the important role of faculty, the culture of each discipline, and shared governance, and who is respectful of diverse views and opinions.
  • A highly motivated, innovative leader and visionary who has a comprehensive understanding of higher education and is experienced in all aspects of teaching and learning.
  • An advocate for student-centered learning both on campus and online, with a passion for the College’s open-access mission and the role this mission plays in higher education.
  • A leader in embracing the College’s Strategic Plan and its commitment to building a culture of engagement.
  • A collaborative partner who works with everyone in the campus community to ensure student success and maintain high levels of quality in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • A strong advocate for Peru State College, partnering with the President in outreach and campus engagement.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements for the position include:

  • An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A proven record of teaching excellence and scholarly achievement.
  • A career of progressively responsible academic leadership and administrative experience at the level of dean or above.

About Us:

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Additional Information:

Please submit the completed application and references.
Information at a Glance
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Req Id:  1969
Org Unit:  Academic Affairs PSC
Application Review Date:  12/19/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Non-Union
Job Location:  Peru, NE 68421
Advertised Salary:  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  hr@peru.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  This position is subject to veterans preference.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Posting Start Date:  11/19/25