School of Education Associate Dean & Head of School
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 180000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
School of Education Associate Dean & Head of SchoolJob Category:
LimitedEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assoc DeanJob Duties:
The College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) is seeking an energetic visionary scholar to lead theUWM 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 Deans 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 theSOEwith stakeholders and external bodies
Initiating and developing partnerships across urban educational and community settings within the Milwaukee metropolitan area
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
TheUWMSchool of Education (SOE)offers undergraduate masters and doctoral degree programs and certifications in over 46 program areas. TheSOEfaculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nations public educational system starting right here in Milwaukee. The Schools 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 theSOEfaculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge base. This asset affirms the facultys 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 schools website at 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 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
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records 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.
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Employment will require a criminal background 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.
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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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
