Search for Vice Provost for Academic Operations

The Vice Provost for Academic Operations will provide campus leadership in promoting and developing the excellence of academic programs. The Vice Provost will have specific responsibility for:

• The undergraduate curricular process;
• The General Education requirement;
• Academic Program Review;
• Enrollment Management;
• Other aspects of the educational process as may be appropriate.

Required qualifications: Tenured faculty member at the rank of full professor; experience with and knowledge of UTK policies and procedures governing the curricular process, undergraduate education, and general education; ability to analyze data relating to the management  of undergraduate recruitment and success; ability to work with faculty on processes of academic program evaluation.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in academic administration.

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, and (3) the names and contact information of 3 references. Send information electronically to (bkirklan@utk.edu).

John McRae, Chair
Search Committee for the Vice Provost for Academic Operations
College of Architecture and Design
217-B Art & Architecture Bldg.
Campus 2400

The search committee consists of:

This position will be open until filled, but to be assured of full consideration, all materials should be received by September 22, 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, Knoxville, TN 37996‑4125.