Description
School Of Education Associate Dean & Head Of School
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10004313
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Position Title:
School of Education Associate Dean & Head of School
Job Category:
Limited
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assoc Dean
Job Duties:
The College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) is seeking an energetic, visionary scholar to lead the UWM School of Education. As the school leader, the individual will build and support an inclusive and supportive environment for teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. They will coordinate the day-to-day functions of the oldest school at the university with four departments and multiple administrative offices.
The Head of School & Associate Dean will serve on the Dean's leadership team, bringing a strengths-based perspective and a deep understanding of the positive impacts of urban schools and communities. The SOE vision is to be a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity, and known for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
The Head of School will provide day-to-day administration of all operations of the School of Education. Major duties include:
- Guiding, supporting, and maintaining the academic program array within the SOE
- Supporting and building a culture of research and scholarship in the School and College
- Collaborating with school staff
- Representing the interests of the SOE with stakeholders and external bodies
- Initiating and developing partnerships across urban educational and community settings within the Milwaukee metropolitan area
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
The UWM School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, and certifications in over 46 program areas. The SOE faculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nation's public educational system, starting right here in Milwaukee. The School's key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities, and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research. As a community of scholars, the SOE faculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge base. This asset affirms the faculty's intent to continue to adapt, develop, and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations, educate future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school's website at www.uwm.edu/education.
Compensation:
$150,000-$180,000 annually; actual hiring salary to be determined based on experience
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to meet tenure rank of Full Professor
- A doctorate in an education related discipline
- Research and scholarship record meriting an appointment in one of the departments within the School of Education
- Demonstrated experience working in or with urban schools, with a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by students, families, and educators in urban educational settings
- Administrative experience of at least 3 years related to the responsibilities of this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in collaborating with urban PK-12 schools, including initiating and expanding partnerships
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing initiatives to advance educator preparation in urban, high poverty, and hard to staff schools.
- Experience with supervisory support and staff development
- Demonstrated success in advancing initiatives to support students the recruitment, retention, and success of students that represent an access population (e.g., Pell Eligible, First Generation).
- Experience with fiscal planning and budgeting
- Experience with state and/or national approval/accreditation processes
- Experience evaluating and implementing university and intergovernmental policies and procedures
- Leadership and engagement within educational systems and the broader community
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
1. Cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for at least three references, including email and telephone numbers
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of December 1, 2025. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025. Application materials received after November 30, 2025 may not receive consideration.
Contact Information:
Zoe Carballido - HR Coordinator
carball3@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/School-of-Education-Associate-Dean---Head-of-School_JR10004313.
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