Employment

Associate Dean

College of Education

Position: The College seeks an energetic, innovative educational leader to work in a highly collaborative environment with a shared purpose and vision. This position reports directly to and assists the Dean in all aspects of the operation of the College.  The Associate Dean will be primarily responsible for all curricular matters, supporting our focus on curricular innovations and improvement, assessment and faculty development.  The Associate Dean will also be responsible for maintaining the College’s multiple accreditations including the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). 

Qualifications: The Associate Dean will hold a terminal degree and have demonstrated experience as a teacher/scholar qualifying the candidate for tenure and appointment at the rank of associate or full professor in one of the departments within the College.  Applicants should also provide evidence of:

• Academic leadership, including innovative ideas for bringing about systemic change in complex environments
• Goal setting and project management
• Experience with shared governance, assessment and strategic planning
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and teaching diverse learners
• Excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative achievement and service
• Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with peers
• Experience in and understanding of PK12 educational settings
• Leadership experience with national accreditation processes (NCATE) preferred

College of Education: The College of Education prepares students for careers in a wide variety of areas including: counseling, teaching, health and fitness, occupational and environmental safety, physical education and coaching, speech language, recreation and military science and leadership.  We offer programs at the undergraduate and graduate level and are committed to providing our graduates with the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing global society.  More than 2,200 students are enrolled across eight departments taught by over 100 full time faculty and academic staff.  For more information please see our website: http://www.uww.edu/coe. 

University and Community: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier, public regional comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 10,500 students in 43 undergraduate majors and 13 master’s degree programs.   The university offers high-quality, career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum.  UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin-System.  Located in a community of 12,000 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago.

Application: To be considered for this position, please forward electronically a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate education transcripts, and the names and contact information for five professional references to Linda Kinson, search and screen coordinator, at kinsonl@uww.edu.  Questions regarding this position can be addressed to Dr. Katy Heyning, Dean, College of Education at heyningk@uww.edu or 262-472-1101.

Review of applications will begin January 16th, 2010 and the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans.  Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Names of finalists will be released.