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Dean of Honors College for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for the Honors College, shaping its strategic direction and ensuring the success of its programs, faculty, staff, and students. The Dean advances the College’s mission by promoting rigorous honors education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing student success, and stewarding resources effectively. The Dean will have the opportunity to strengthen the College’s national profile, deepen relationships with alumni, and expand partnerships across the university and the Chattanooga community. A key priority will be sustaining innovative programs like Grand Challenge Scholars, which bridges engineering and honors coursework and engages students across disciplines. The Dean will also guide strategies for student recruitment, retention, and graduation, identifying resources and teaching infrastructure to support program growth and innovation.
The Search Committee invites applications, inquiries, and nominations for this position. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least five professional references to the search firm assisting the University. Review of applications will begin immediately; however, it is preferred that all nominations and applications be received by March 5, 2026. The desired start date is July 1, 2026.
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