Associate Dean - School of Education

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Position Title:

Associate Dean - School of Education

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Associate Dean (B)

Job Duties:

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, 2027.

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 November 23, 2026 . Applications received on or before November 23rd are prioritized and review will continue until the position is filled. Initial reviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Department:

School of Education

Compensation:

$115,000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications

CV 

References and their contact information (minimum of 3)

Contact Information:

Marcie Wycoff-Horn [email protected]

Special Notes:

Application deadlines 
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials 
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. 
 
CBC & Reference Check Policy 
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) 
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS 
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. 
Highlights include: 

• 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. 

 
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.