School of Information Studies Associate Dean & Head of School

he Associate Dean & Head of School will work as a member of the CCEPDean’s leadership team. In collaboration with theSOISfaculty and staff, they will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the school. UWM’s 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 School’s 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 represent

SOISwith 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.

Theoffers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST); a Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics, cohosted with the College of Letters and Science; a Master's of Science in Information Science and Technology (MSIST) degree; anALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including Health Informatics; transcript-designated concentrations within theMLISin Archival Studies, Public Libraries, Information Organization, School Librarianship and Information Technology;

an undergraduate certificate in Cybersecurity; graduate certificates in Data Curation and Information Security; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a PhD in Information Studies. The School has a strong research faculty, more than 900 students, and state-of-the-art information technology. SOISfaculty organizes three research groups: the Research Group for Information Retrieval, Knowledge Organization Research Group, and the Social Studies of Information Research Group.

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.

Administrative experience in higher education related to the responsibilities of this position.

Ability to meet tenure rank of Full Professor.

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)

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.,…