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Chancellor

Employer
University of Tennessee Southern
Location
Pulaski
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

The University of Tennessee System is accepting nominations and applications for the position of Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Southern (UTS) campus, located in Pulaski, TN. The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Tennessee Southern campus, provides visionary leadership to the campus and reports directly to the UT System President. This position is appointed by the President and approved by the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees.

The next Chancellor will be responsible for leading UT Southern to new levels of achievement and must possess a proven record of successful oversight of complex institutions. The Chancellor will have an entrepreneurial spirit that will move the institution's academic mission forward and lead efforts to raise new resources from the University's many and broadly based constituents. The Chancellor will be a highly visible figure both externally and internally, fully engaging with faculty, students, staff, alumni, the extended University family, and elected and government officials to address the challenges of the University and the region. The Chancellor will create a culture of belonging where all students feel accepted, respected, and equipped for success.

The Chancellor will possess the skills to promote academic excellence, provide visionary leadership in strategic initiatives that enhance the standing of the University, manage budget planning and accountability, respect and promote shared governance, enhance access to and engagement in the institution, and engage the University with the wider regional community. The Chancellor must have a strong commitment to public higher education, a compelling desire to further the mission and core values of UT Southern, and an alignment with the Be One UT values. Those strengths will be realized in this individual's ability to attract and retain exceptional faculty and students, increase private philanthropy, and demonstrate success in implementing the University's strategy.

UT Southern's next Chancellor will have the opportunity to lead a special and vibrant university toward future successes and will be presented with the opportunity to achieve the following professional and personal accomplishments:
  • Lead a student-centered university with a strong reputation and positive momentum into its next chapters of success.

  • Serve as a passionate advocate of a mission to advance student success, including increases in retention and graduation rates, and enhance the University's resources, quality, and impact.

  • Partner with a cohesive and collaborative senior leadership team and a dedicated, energetic team of faculty and staff.

  • Work closely with the leadership within the UT System in a state that values – and invests in – higher education.

  • Be an active and influential leader in Pulaski, South Central Tennessee, and across the state to meaningfully impact quality of life and economic vitality.
The position requires significant administrative leadership in higher education or comparable leadership experience. A terminal degree is preferred. The successful candidate must have an understanding of UT Southern's mission to actively engage students, faculty, and staff; inspire change; and enrich and sustain the community. The University and community expect a Chancellor with a forward-looking, entrepreneurial mindset; an enthusiasm for students; an appreciation for faculty and staff; and a commitment to the Be One UT values.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile at WittKieffer.com and a CV or resume.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Tennessee Southern in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 13, 2025. Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Lauren Bruce-Stets, and Charlotte Harris at UTSouthernChancellor@wittkieffer.com.

Please note that the state of Tennessee prides itself on the transparency of its government, and all formal applications will be subject to release upon public inquiry. If applicants do not want to have their materials made public if they do not become finalists, they must specifically request this at the time of their application.

Compensation for the position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax.

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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.






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