School of Information Studies Associate Dean & Head of School
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$ 130000 - 160000
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Position Title:
School of Information Studies Associate Dean & Head of SchoolJob Category:
LimitedEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Associate DeanJob Duties:
The Associate Dean & Head of School will work as a member of the CCEPDeans leadership team. In collaboration with theSOISfaculty and staff they will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the school. UWMs School of Information Studies is committed to shaping the future of library science and information technology and improving the world through innovation and inquiry connecting humans to the information they use every day.
The primary responsibilities are to plan develop and administer all aspects of the Schools educational programs provide vision in setting priorities and leadership in maintaining academic standards and in strengthening faculty scholarship and research; work with partners across the university and in the community; and representSOISwith alumni and with appropriate external agencies and organizations regarding academic programs and standards. The Associate Dean & Head of School reports directly to the Dean and will work closely with the Dean on personnel matters and advancement and giving initiatives. The selected person will work with the School administration and faculty on course scheduling student success and retention efforts program reviews and accreditation self-studies. The Associate Dean & Head of School will also organize School-wide meetings represent the School at professional association meetings oversee advisory councils and represent the Dean on shared governance committees. This position may include limited teaching.
The anticipated start date for the position is as soon as possible but by July 1 2026 at the latest.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves on various university review committees working with a wide range of constituencies including the Faculty Senate Deans and Associate Deans General Counsel and University Leadership
- Advises and collaborates with the Dean Assistant Deans and/or Office of the Provost on critical issues represents the functional area of supervision at appropriate meetings and events as requested; and serves on and/or leads various program and/or university committees as directed to address issues
- May exercise supervisory authority including hiring transferring suspending promoting managing conduct and performance discharging assigning rewarding disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
- Builds consensus and develops collegial collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders partners with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives and gathers input from key stakeholders to support recommendations
- Provides leadership for one or more academic programs by establishing strategic direction and setting priorities that align with the academic directives of the Dean and ensures units effectively carry out duties in a way that best supports the universitys initiatives strategic direction and academic mission; provides direct supervision of department/program leadership and monitors compliance with laws regulations university policies and procedures and relevant contractual obligations
- Leads special initiatives and/or academic programs that require senior leadership attention with respect to program design planning coordination and interaction with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensures initiatives are effectively using program assessment and data analysis to improve initiatives and strategies identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Dean for approval
- Directs on-going assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals ensuring progress towards goals is met articulating challenges and reporting on annual outcomes and achievements for programs/services
Department:
SOISis committed to excellence through diversity of thought race gender and community. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity in all forms in addition to providing the necessary support to those communities for an inclusive learning arena.
The College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) is seeking an energetic visionary scholar to serve as the Associate Dean & Head of School of the School of Information Studies (SOIS) the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). As the school leader this individual will build and support an inclusive and supportive environment for teaching learning scholarship and service.
Compensation:
$130000-$160000 annually (actual hiring salary to be determined based on experience).
Required Qualifications:
A distinguished record of scholarly achievements sufficient to meet tenure rank of Associate or Full Professor at UWM.
A Ph.D. in a Library & Information Science (LIS) or related field.
Administrative experience in higher education related to the responsibilities of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to meet tenure rank of Full Professor.
Three or more years of administrative experience in higher education related to the responsibilities of this position.
Experience with providing vision and setting of priorities for academic programs.
Ability to mentor faculty to excel in developing strong research agendas.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (as evidenced in application materials).
Progressively increasing program administrative and leadership responsibilities across academic programs and units.
Successful supervisory and staff development experience.
Ability to facilitate collaboration and promote an environment supportive of a diverse student body faculty and staff.
Experience with curriculum development and innovation including current and emerging instructional technologies.
Experience with state and/or national approval/accreditation processes (preferably ALA)
Evidence of effective time and organizational management including serving in leadership roles on committees.
Experience with implementing and evaluating university and intergovernmental policies and procedures.
Experience in working with external organizations including expanding and building partnerships.
Experience in library and/or information science (e.g. teaching research service education).
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 is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of November 17 2025.To ensure consideration applications must be submitted by November 16 2025. Application materials received after November 16 2025 may not receive consideration.
Questions about the position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at
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 or . 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
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law.UWMwill not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes 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 theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at 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.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
