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Dean of the College of Business and Global Affairs

Position Number: 6381061
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Deans - Business

University of Tennessee at Martin

Dean of the College of Business and Global Affairs

The University of Tennessee at Martin in partnership with WittKieffer invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Business and Global Affairs (CBGA). UT Martin seeks an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to advance the College's mission of excellence in business education, research, ethical leadership, and experiential learning. The Dean will report to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Founded in 1900, UT Martin is a primary regional University in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus, and six regional centers located throughout West Tennessee. Located in rural Northwest Tennessee, UT Martin is a small-town University for people with big dreams. The main campus is located in the welcoming community of Martin, Tennessee and offers more than 140 academic areas of study in a traditional college setting. UT Martin students experience high-quality academic programs, excellent facilities, and outstanding faculty members whose primary focus is teaching. Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 7,507 students who came to the University from 88 of Tennessee's 95 counties, 43 states, and 24 countries. The University competes in NCAA Division I in both men's and women's athletics and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference.

The College of Business and Global Affairs (CBGA) offers AACSB-accredited business programs and emphasizes teaching, research, experiential learning, global awareness, ethical leadership, and service. It also supports the regional and global economy through business outreach, policy engagement, societal impact, and community-based partnerships. The College houses two academic departments and offers 12 undergraduate programs and an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that prepares students for leadership in an interconnected world. UT Martin's MBA program is ranked highest among colleges and universities in Tennessee and tied for 46th place nationwide. The College enrolls approximately 750 undergraduate and 160 graduate students. Also reporting to the Dean is the Regional Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (REED) Center. The REED Center houses the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) which serves as a hub of information for prospective entrepreneurs and owners of existing small businesses who need individual consultant services, group training services, and associated technical resources. The REED Center offers courses, workshops, and training sessions that respond to the needs of small businesses and supports regional economic development. Additionally, the new Dean will have the opportunity to significantly influence the future of the College with the recently approved funding for the construction of the new $57.5 million CBGA building.

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in a business discipline represented in a college and a distinguished record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievement, including publications in peer reviewed journals relative to their teaching discipline, in one of the business areas represented by a college appropriate to justify a tenure-track appointment at the rank of full professor. The new Dean will also understand the opportunities and challenges facing a public university and experience in solving a variety of fiscal, budgetary, personnel, and management problems in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated experience with the assessment of student learning, faculty development, and experience working with underrepresented faculty, staff, and students is also required.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes the leadership profile which can be found at: www.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Tennessee at Martin in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by September 17, 2025.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Jeff Compher and Cathryn Davis

UTMartinCBGADean@wittkieffer.com

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, and parental status. In accordance with 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 of 1990, the University of Tennessee at Martin affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Access and Engagement, 544 University Street, #303, Martin, TN 38238, telephone 731-881-3505.