Chief Academic Officer & Provost

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary academic leader to serve as its Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Provost will be the chief academic officer responsible for guiding UTC's academic enterprise and student success through strategic priorities and excellence in teaching and research.

The Provost oversees all academic colleges and units, partnering with UTC's leadership to strengthen

Qualifications

• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for full professor.
• Significant senior leadership experience at Provost or dean level.
• Experience leading undergraduate and graduate programs with budget responsibility.
• Strategic and fiscal leadership in higher education.
• Commitment to shared governance and faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the university's academic strategic priorities.
• Oversee all academic colleges, departments, and academic support units.
• Collaborate with UTC leadership to strengthen enrollment and workforce alignment.
• Advance teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity across disciplines.
• Ensure accreditation compliance and institutional effectiveness.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Fundraising

Shared governance

Stakeholder engagement

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty development

Communication

Job description

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary academic leader to serve as its Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Provost will be the chief academic officer responsible for guiding UTC's academic enterprise and student success through strategic priorities and excellence in teaching and research.

The Provost oversees all academic colleges and units, partnering with UTC's leadership to strengthen