College of Nursing Search for the Dean
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Knoxville has engaged the executive search firm Isaacson Miller to assist in the search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately. To be assured of full consideration University of Tennessee Knoxville Dean College of Nursing materials should be submitted by February 1 2026 and include a cover letter and CV/Resume via the Isaacson Miller website: University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Nursing.
As Tennessees flagship public institution and a land-grant university with Carnegie Research 1 Very High Research Activity and Community Engaged designations UT Knoxville stands at the forefront of innovation discovery and service. The College of Nursing plays a pivotal role in this mission uniquely positioned to enrich lives and transform communities through excellence in education research and practice.
The College is thriving with record student enrollment nationally ranked academic programs NCLEX pass rates consistently exceeding state and national averages and a rapidly advancing research enterprise. With 1380 students enrolled across BSN PhD DNP and graduate certificate programs and $7.9 million in annual external research funding the College drives groundbreaking studies that advance nursing science and improve health outcomes locally and globally. This momentum is further supported by the state-of-the-art 117000-square-foot UT Medical Nursing Buildinga hub for collaboration innovation and student success.
The next Dean will bring a clear vision for the future of healthcare and higher education championing innovation and technology to amplify impact across all mission areas. This leader will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders. To fulfill accreditation requirements the Dean must be a registered nurse with a graduate degree in nursing and an earned doctorate hold current or eligible RN licensure in Tennessee anddemonstrate scholarly distinction consistent with the expectations for a full professor. Significant experience in nursing leadership education practice and research is expected.
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
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