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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for its next Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for its next Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Provost serves as UTC’s chief academic officer and provides strategic leadership for the University’s academic enterprise. The Provost will advance excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity while fostering academic quality, innovation, integrity and student success.
The Provost oversees UTC’s academic colleges, departments and support units, encompassing more than 200 specialized educational programs. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, University leadership, the UT System and external partners, the Provost will guide academic strategy, strengthen enrollment and degree completion, expand transfer pathways and experiential learning, and advance programs responsive to Tennessee’s workforce, economic and societal needs.
Key priorities include recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding faculty and academic leaders; supporting shared governance and academic freedom; strengthening research and interdisciplinary collaboration; overseeing accreditation, assessment and continuous improvement; and aligning academic resources with institutional priorities and enrollment demands. The Provost will also cultivate partnerships and new revenue opportunities that support sustainable academic growth.
Candidates must hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree and have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, research and service sufficient for appointment as a full professor. Significant senior academic leadership experience at a comprehensive four-year institution is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic and fiscal leadership, a strong commitment to student and faculty success, exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the integrity, transparency and sound judgment necessary to lead a collaborative university community.
Candidates may view a full description and application instructions using the link below:
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, and continue until an appointment is made. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Questions regarding the Provost search may be directed to Angela Wharton, Director of Recruitment & HR Operations, at [email protected] or 423-425-4753.
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