Associate Dean

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

12d•$112,000

About The Position

The School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for the Associate Dean position with a start date of July 1, 2026. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The SOE Associate Dean holds a 12-month administrative appointment and reports directly to the SOE Dean, where they work collaboratively across campus to further the school mission by assisting programs in meeting learning outcomes that support student success. As a key member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Associate Dean is active in the school’s distributive leadership processes. A successful candidate will be excited about supporting the Dean in managing all academic and curriculum matters in collaboration with the department chairs and program directors across the SOE. The primary responsibilities include leading the annual accreditation; curriculum and assessment for all programs; enrollment management; grant review and approval; as well as supporting faculty, staff and students. The School of Education (SOE) is a leader in innovative, high-quality programs led by dedicated faculty and staff. As a fully accredited School, we partner with local, regional, and global educators to provide education candidates with rich, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for exemplary professional practice. The school is committed to cultivating a welcoming and respectful environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Education programs emphasize inclusive practices that support the success of every learner and foster a strong sense of belonging across our campus community. The review of applications starts on February 20, 2026. Applications received on or before February 20th are prioritized and review will continue until the position is filled. Initial reviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Requirements

An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university.
A proven record of teaching and scholarship sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in one of the departments of the SOE/SOE-affiliated programs.
An educator license in PK-12, administrative, pupil services area (does not need to be current).
A strong record of relevant, progressively responsible administrative and management experience.
Familiarity and experience with current academic assessment and accreditation practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant procurement and/or management.
Experience supporting faculty growth through faculty development and mentoring
Experience with graduate programs.
Evidence of successful advising and ability to support students.
Experience in department chair role.

Responsibilities

Leads special initiatives and/or academic programs that require senior leadership attention with respect to program design, planning, coordination, and interaction with internal and external stakeholders
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Builds consensus and develops collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, partners with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives, and gathers input from key stakeholders to support recommendations
Advises and collaborates with the Dean, Assistant Deans, and/or Office of the Provost on critical issues, represents the functional area of supervision at appropriate meetings and events as requested; and serves on and/or leads various program and/or university committees as directed to address issues
Serves on various university review committees, working with a wide range of constituencies including the Faculty Senate, Deans and Associate Deans, General Counsel, and University Leadership
Directs on-going assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs and services by guiding the establishment of annual goals, ensuring progress towards goals is met, articulating challenges, and reporting on annual outcomes and achievements for programs/services
Ensures initiatives are effectively using program assessment and data analysis to improve initiatives and strategies, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations to the Dean for approval
Provides leadership for one or more academic programs by establishing strategic direction and setting priorities that align with the academic directives of the Dean, and ensures units effectively carry out duties in a way that best supports the university's initiatives, strategic direction, and academic mission; provides direct supervision of department/program leadership and monitors compliance with laws, regulations, university policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations

Benefits

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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