College of Nursing - Dean

Overview

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has engaged the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search for the Dean of the College of Nursing. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately. To be assured of full consideration, materials should be submitted by February 1, 2026, including a cover letter and CV/Resume via the Isaacson, Miller website:

Knoxville, TN

Dec 1, 2025

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Nursing. UT Knoxville is Tennessee’s flagship public institution and a land‑grant university with Carnegie Research 1 “Very High Research Activity” and “Community Engaged” designations. The College of Nursing is positioned to enrich lives and transform communities through excellence in education, research, and practice. The College is thriving with record student enrollment, 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 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.

Materials should be submitted via the Isaacson, Miller website:  Include a cover letter and CV/Resume.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with 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 of 1990, UT Knoxville does not discriminate in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for disability accommodation should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN , by email to eoa, or by phone at . Inquiries and charges of discrimination should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN , by email to investigations, or by phone at .

• Seniority level:
  Executive
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Online Audio and Video Media

Note:

This posting is for the Dean of the College of Nursing at UT Knoxville as part of the search process coordinated with Isaacson, Miller.