Dean

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Nursing.

As Tennessee’s 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 1,380 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, 117,000-square-foot UT Medical Nursing Building—a 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, and demonstrate scholarly distinction consistent with the expectations for a full professor. Significant experience in nursing leadership, education, practice, and research is expected.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent in confidence electronically below. 

Amy Segal is leading this search with Alice Holland and Olivia McVicker.

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 (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.