Executive Director, Intellectual Property

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) seeks a dynamic and strategic
Executive Director, Intellectual Property (EDIP) to lead the University’s
intellectual property strategy, protection, and commercialization activities.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Brand Partnerships & Licensing,
the Executive Director provides vision, leadership, and operational oversight
for a broad range of intellectual property protection, licensing, and commercial
development activities.

The Executive Director will align intellectual property management with UTK’s
institutional and athletic brand, corporate partnerships, and commercialization
goals, ensuring that trademark, copyright and related creative works are
translated into meaningful strategies, supporting efforts to expand and elevate
our brand. The role sits at the intersection of business and brand advancement,
requiring both technical expertise and collaborative leadership with key campus
stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed