Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications

The University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) , a regional leader in higher education and a proud member of the UT System, invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications. Serving as the university's chief marketing and communications officer and as a strategic advisor to the Chancellor and senior leadership on issues related to the university's reputation, positioning, communications, and public engagement, the Vice Chancellor will join an institution with clear momentum: a new strategic plan, significant capital investment in campus facilities, strong enrollment, an outstanding student experience, and a well-earned reputation as one of the South's leading regional universities. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished communications executive who can navigate complex institutional environments, anticipate stakeholder perspectives, and build consensus while advancing university priorities—and who is ready to help position UT Martin for its next chapter.

About the Institution

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary regional university in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus and six regional centers in West and Middle Tennessee. Having recently completed a new strategic plan, UT Martin is ready for the region to *Watch Us Soar* from 2025 – 2030. The main campus is located in rural Northwest Tennessee and offers a traditional college setting in a welcoming community. UT Martin students experience high-quality academic programs, excellent facilities and outstanding faculty members whose primary focus is teaching, while also engaging in meaningful undergraduate research, service, and outreach initiatives. Fall 2025 enrollment reached 8,101 students — representing 87 of Tennessee's 95 counties, 40 states, and 30 countries — and Fall 2026 enrollment is projected to grow to 8200 students.

The university offers baccalaureate and master's degrees, majors