School of Education Associate Dean & Head of School

## School of Education Associate Dean & Head of School 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 College of Community Engagement and Professions (CCEP) is seeking an energetic,The Head of School & Associate Dean will serve on the Dean’s 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.

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** 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 nation’s public educational system, starting right here in Milwaukee. 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, theSOEfaculty 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, educate future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school’s website at.

* 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

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 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.
* 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

Experience with supervisory support and staff development

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 qualifications.  This 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.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an  including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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