Position Announcement: Vice Chancellor, Communications
The University of Tennessee invites internal candidates to apply for the position Vice Chancellor, Communications. The Vice Chancellor serves as a key member of the Chancellor’s senior administrative team and will work closely with state and local government, media executives and other opinion leaders in the state of Tennessee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience in the field of Public Relations or Communications with a proven track record in progressively responsible positions. He/she must also have extensive experience consulting and advising senior level executives.
An advanced degree is preferred and experience in higher education is desirable.
JOB SKILLS: The successful candidate must be able to represent the University to external audiences, including government and alumni groups and to work collegially with a wide variety of constituencies. He/she must possess exceptional oral, written and other communication skills. A demonstrated commitment to promoting faculty, staff and student diversity and a work ethic consisting of commitment, honesty, integrity and respect for others is required.
Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin April 10, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to:
Dean Mike Wirth
University of Tennessee
College of Communication & Information
302 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0332
mwirth@utk.edu
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Posted April 9, 2009