Position Description
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chancellor. Reporting to the President of the University of Tennessee, the Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of UT Knoxville, a Carnegie doctoral research extensive university and the flagship campus of the UT System. UT Knoxville seeks a proven leader who will aggressively promote continued development of its academic programs, research productivity, and national reputation of excellence, built upon a commitment to access and diversity.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the position are to promote academic excellence and to provide leadership and administration of the Knoxville campus. The Chancellor is expected to provide visionary leadership in strategic initiatives to enhance the standing of the University, budget planning and accountability, shared governance, enhancement of diversity and interculturalism, resource enhancement, engagement of the University with the wider community, and other elements of administrative policy. The Chancellor plays a key role in the University’s co-management with Battelle of nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Chancellor’s staff includes the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellors for Research and Engagement, Student Affairs, Finance and Administration, Development and Alumni Affairs, and Communications.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics: earned terminal degree and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement sufficient to qualify for tenure as a full professor; progressively more responsible administrative leadership in higher education or comparable leadership experience; commitment to UT Knoxville’s mission as a public, research, land grant university; demonstrated knowledge of and a history of commitment to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and diversity, and intercultural education; ability to represent the University to external audiences, including government and alumni groups; exceptional communication and development skills; and ability to work collegially with a wide variety of constituencies. The position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Knoxville campus is a fast-moving institution committed to further enhancing its undergraduate and graduate academic programs and research activities. Bolstered by state lottery scholarships, UT Knoxville attracts students who number among the best in the state, region, and nation and for the past several years has enrolled the best freshman classes in its history. The University boasts a newly invigorated honors program and Ready for the World, a focus on international and intercultural programs. It offers its faculty and students impressive research opportunities, including the resources of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Its 27,000 students (21,000 undergraduate, and 6,000 graduate and professional students) study on an attractive campus covering 534 acres adjacent to downtown Knoxville. The University employs approximately 1,100 faculty and 5,000 professional and support staff. Ranked among the nation’s leading research institutions, UT Knoxville has an annual budget exceeding $738 million, which includes research funding of $175 million.
Knoxville, Tennessee
The campus is located in a thriving, diverse, urban community with numerous intellectual and cultural opportunities. Located adjacent to the Tennessee River and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the metropolitan area offers a beautiful natural environment and outdoor recreation. The mild climate has four distinct seasons, and the cost of living is among the country’s most affordable. Knoxville and nearby Oak Ridge support an opera company, symphony, ballet, jazz, and art and science museums, and serve as the medical center for East Tennessee.
Application Procedure and Timeline
The Chancellor Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, complete CV, and references) or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to July 8, 2008 to:
Gary L. Daugherty, Senior Vice President
Porsha L. Bush, Principal
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2440
Atlanta, GA 30328
gdaugherty@parkersearch.com
pbush@parkersearch.com
Phone: 770-804-1996 x 111
Fax: 770-804-1917
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment 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.
The search committee welcomes input from the campus community at any point during this important process. You may send comments here.