The Tennessee Board of Regents invites applications and nominations for the position of President of Pellissippi State Community College. Pellissippi State is one of Tennessee's 13 community colleges in The College System of Tennessee, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The President is the chief executive officer of the College and reports to the Tennessee Board of Regents through the Chancellor. Pellissippi State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities. It has been recognized as an innovative and entrepreneurial college and is looking for a President to continue to move the college forward as a leader in higher education nationwide.
Additional information can be found at https://www.pstcc.edu/
Public Forum
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
11:30 a.m. ET
Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi’s Hardin Valley Campus
10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville
Zoom session will go live before the event
Meeting ID: 860 5237 5825.
Anyone needing assistance may contact Mary Ann Hammonds, executive assistant to the chancellor, at maryann.hammonds@tbr.edu or 615-366-4403
HOW TO APPLY
Initial review of applications is expected to begin in early 2027, with the selection of the President anticipated before June 1, 2027.
Information on how to apply and letters of nomination should be submitted to:
Greenwood Asher and Associates
Jim Johnsen, Ed.D.
Vice President of Executive Search
Main: 850-650-2277
Email: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com
The Community College System of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity employer. Under state law, applicants may request that their application and related materials be confidential and not open for public inspection until such time the candidate is selected as a finalist for the position.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative, and energetic leader with the vision, skills, and integrity required to guide Pellissippi State to higher levels of achievement.
Qualifications and experience
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution (preferred);
- A distinguished record of teaching and experience in public higher education (preferred);
- A minimum of five years successful campus administrative experience at a level with significant decision-making responsibilities affecting an entire campus or as head of a major academic or administrative unit in an academic environment find (preferred);
- A distinguished record of extensive senior level administrative experience in a complex business, industry, or government enterprise (preferred).
Expected criteria for selection include:
- A demonstrated commitment to serving students, faculty, and staff;
- A commitment to attracting traditional and non-traditional students into transfer programs as well as workforce programs (AAS/certificates/diplomas) and promoting approaches to enhance their opportunities for success;
- An understanding of and commitment to enhancing student success through focused efforts on retention, persistence, and completion;
- A demonstrated strength in human relations, communications, planning, financial management, budgeting, and organizational skills to lead and inspire internal and external constituencies of the college;
- Demonstrated ability of being able to lead an institution that is comprised of unique campuses that meet specific needs in the communities served, recognizing the educational requirements in each community and aligning resources and support to achieve those needs;
- A demonstrated background and understanding of and commitment to private fundraising;
- An understanding of regional workforce education and training needs and how to strategically position Pellissippi State in a highly competitive post-secondary education marketplace;
- An understanding of and commitment to the role of Pellissippi State and the community as a part of a higher education system;
- An understanding of the needs and concerns of the public and private constituencies of the college, as well as of the college community, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, and other college supporters.