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Assistant or Associate Professor in K-12 Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an individual for a tenure-track position in K-12 Leadership to begin in August 2026 or earlier depending on department need and funding.

The mission of the ELPA Department is to create evaluate exchange and apply knowledge about leadership learning and organizational performance to prepare scholars and scholar practitioners who cultivate equity and educational opportunity in a diverse and changing world (Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis School of Education UWMadison).

The scholar must have an established interest and record of research teaching and service with a commitment that aligns with our departmental mission.

Preference will be given to candidates with a teaching and research focus in any of the following areas as they relate to K-12 leadership: special education law data-informed improvement and systems change technology and/or finance.

The ideal candidate has prior experience as a school district or community leader. A successful external funding portfolio is also desirable.

We seek an individual who is committed to excellence not only in their research and teaching but also in graduate student advising and in contributing to the growth and quality of the K-12 Leadership programs.

We seek a wide range of candidates including current assistant and associate professors postdoctoral fellows recent doctoral degree recipients and individuals with distinguished educational leadership experience. Associate Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials suitable for appointment with tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Tenure Office of the Secretary of the Faculty UWMadison).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach core courses - including graduate-level courses in the K-12 leadership programs that meet in various modalities and typically in evenings and weekends - for educational leadership scholars leaders practitioners and policymakers.

• Conduct exemplary research that leads to the cultivation of promising ideas and publications in major scholarly outlets and pursue and secure external grant funding.

• Embrace the responsibilities associated with departmental and university membership which include service (departmental university and professional).

• Inform and enrich state policy development in alignment with the Wisconsin Idea.

• Create and maintain networks with students staff and faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

• Advise and mentor doctoral masters and certification students and serve on committees of doctoral students.

Department:

School of Education / Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA)

Compensation:

Negotiable. Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

• Established interest and record of research teaching and service with a commitment that aligns with our departmental mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and research focus in any of the following areas as they relate to K-12 leadership: special education law data-informed improvement and systems change technology and/or finance

• Commitment to excellence in graduate student advising

• Prior experience as a school district or community leader

• Successful external funding portfolio is also desirable

Education:

PhD or terminal degree must be conferred by start date.

How to Apply:

Please go to the Apply Now area and select your current UW Employment Status.

Upload the following materials:

• A letter of interest that describes the candidates interest in the position and addresses the qualifications and preferences outlined in the job summary.
  

• A curriculum vitae.
  

• Statements (1 document combining 3 statements 1-2 pages each):

• A research statement describing the candidates research program major accomplishments to date and goals for the future.
• A teaching/advising statement describing personal teaching philosophy strategies and objectives as well as your experiences and approaches to advising.
• A service statement documenting individual efforts and significant impacts.
  

• Two (2) samples of scholarly writing. (combined into 1 document)
  

• The names and contact information of three (3) professional references (reference letters may be requested for finalists).

To ensure consideration application materials must be received by Monday December 1 2025 at 11:59 pm; however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. The tentative timeline is to conduct first-round virtual interviews in December 2025 and invite finalists to campus in February 2026.

NOTE:

• The maximum number of files that can be uploaded is five (5). Please combine the three (3) requested statements into one file and combine the two (2) requested writing samples into one file.
• Incomplete application packages that do not include all of the requested documentation will not be considered.

Contact Information:

Jessica Carew

ELPA Department Administrator

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