University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Hiring for Associate Dean & Head of School at Wisconsin, United States Full Time

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Education
(SOE) within the new College of Community Engagement &
Professions (CCEP) seeks an Associate Dean & Head of School.
UWM is the primary urban campus in the University of Wisconsin
system, one of the preeminent public university systems in the
nation. The attractive UWM campus blends new buildings with
renovated, architecturally distinguished older buildings in a
pleasant residential setting near the shores of Lake Michigan only
minutes from downtown Milwaukee. The intellectual and cultural
resources of the greater Milwaukee area make the University an
unusually attractive and effective teaching and research
institution. Please visit university’s website at uwm.edu The UWM
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 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, train future
scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free
inquiry. Please visit the school’s website at
www.uwm.edu/education

The new CCEP is seeking an energetic, visionary scholar to lead the
SOE at the UWM. 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 new
Associate Dean and Head of School will work as a member of the
Dean’s leadership team as all members bring to life the progressive
vision for the new college. The SOE mission is to provide
leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in
urban communities and our vision is to be a premier urban school of
education recognized for its diversity, and known for excellence in
teaching, learning and research.

The Associate Dean will provide day-to-day oversight of all
operations of the School. Some major duties include: -Budgeting to
support the faculty, staff and students -Supporting, overseeing and
maintaining the academic program array with the School -Developing
annual budget with the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Finance
-Supporting and building a culture of research and scholarship in
the School and College -Representing the interests of the SOE with
stakeholders and external bodies and supervising school level
staff. Minimum qualifications include: -Ability to meet tenure rank
of Associate or Full Professor. -A doctorate in an education
related discipline. -Research and scholarship record worthy of an
appointment in one of the departments within the School of
Education. -Successful administrative experience related to the
responsibilities of this position, including overseeing the work of
sub-unit(s). Preference will be given to those who have: -Strong
interpersonal and communication skills (as evidenced in application
materials) and ability to work within a distributed leadership and
team model -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 fiscal planning and budgeting -Familiar with current and
emerging instructional technologies -Experience with state and/or
national approval/accreditation processes -Evidence of effective
time and organizational management, including serving on committees
-Experience with implementing and evaluating university and
intergovernmental policies and procedures -Experience in working
with PK-12 schools, including expanding and building partnerships.
This is a continuous recruitment. Applications received by January
8, 2023, are assured full consideration. Applications received
after this date may not receive consideration. We will continue to
accept applications until the position is filled. For more
information or to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/3536670 UWM
is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,
disability, or protected veteran status.