Dean of the Graduate School Position Description

The Dean of the Graduate School supervises and coordinates all aspects of graduate education within the University and works with all graduate programs on campus (and UTSI) to implement policies that support the recruitment and academic achievement of graduate students.  In order to emphasize the close proximity of graduate education and research, the Dean of the Graduate School will work closely with the Vice Chancellor for Research to foster research on the Knoxville campus.

Responsibilities of this position include: 

• Working with the Graduate Council and its committees on policies, procedures and curriculum toward continuing improvement and innovation of graduate programs,
• Working with state and national committees and associations involved with graduate studies,
• Holding the final authority to approve all theses and dissertations submitted for graduate degrees,
• Coordinating a network of departmental/program Directors of Graduate Studies to advise the dean on graduate affairs,
• Continuing the work of the interim Dean of Graduate Studies in coordinating the university’s participation in the upcoming National Research Council survey of academic programs and similar surveys related to graduate programs.
• Working to foster, enrich, increase, and create greater opportunity for graduate research on campus.

Required qualifications:  Appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in a UT department or school granting the Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree; experience with graduate studies through service on graduate committees and as director of theses and dissertations; familiarity with the research missions of the Knoxville campus; administrative experience.

Desired:  Service on Graduate Council or as departmental Director of Graduate Studies.

Applications in both hard copy and electronic format (WORD) should be sent to the address below and should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing the qualifications; (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a listing of graduate students advised and their respective degrees; and (3) the names and contact information of three references.  Send information electronically to (ecortez@utk.edu).

Edwin Cortez, Chair
Search Committee for Dean of Graduate Studies
School of Information Sciences
451 Communications Bldg.
Campus 0341

The search committee consists of:

• Edwin Cortez, Chair (Director, Information Sciences)
• Wayne Davis (Assoc. Dean, Research, Engineering)
• Frank Harris (Office of Research)
• Tom Ladd (Assoc. Dean, CBA)
• Vena Long (Assoc. Dean, Research, CEHHS)
• Claudia Mora (Head, Earth and Planetary Science)
• Paula Williams (Faculty, Law)

This position will be open until filled, but to be assured of full consideration, all materials should be received by October 20, 2006.  Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in its efforts to ensure a welcoming environment for all persons, does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in its campus-based programs, services, and activities.  Inquiries and complaints should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose  Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, telephone (865) 974‑2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street.

Posted: 02 Oct. 2006