JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20955 JOB TITLE: Associate Dean /School of Education (SOE) Director JOB DETAILS: The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking a dynamic, creative, collaborative, entrepreneurial leader to join our team as an Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Human Sciences (CAHS)/Director of the School of Education (SOE). UW-Stout has a longstanding history of preparing educators and is a renowned leader in applied learning and career and technical education. The teacher shortage, coupled with dynamic changes in licensure requirements, provides an opportunity for innovative approaches to increase the educator pipeline. Our next Associate Dean/School of Education Director will guide this important work via partnerships across the education ecosystem which includes K-12, two-year technical colleges, the Universities of Wisconsin, business, industry, community, and professional organizations. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the College Dean, the Associate Dean/School Director will be responsible for general oversight, strategic vision, operational and active leadership of the School of Education, accreditation, cross and interdisciplinary partnership coordination, curriculum, and personnel. Associate deans work collaboratively across the institution on initiatives that foster improvement, innovation, inclusion, and excellence in all aspects of the College, while following university and UW System policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines. This position serves as the university liaison to the WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and ensures DPI approved licensure programs adhere to regulatory requirements. This position is a full-time, annual, limited appointment. Applicants may be considered for a concurrent tenure appointment per UWS Administrative Policy 1250. The projected start date is January 6, 2025. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by end of day, August 19, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 19, 2024 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: 1. Cover letter* 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references 4. Leadership Statement: Please submit a two-page or less statement demonstrating your leadership and administrative philosophy and how you will help lead the school of Education and foster diverse pathways for teacher licensure. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual\'s disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Beth Hein Email: heinb@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Dinah Schoonover Phone: 715-232-2687 Email: schoonoverd@uwstout.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required -Terminal degree in education or a closely related field -Demonstrated leadership ability -Excellent communication and relationship-building skills -Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team -Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders -K-12 experience Highly Desired / Preferred -Demonstrated understanding of the challenges of a rapidly changing higher education environment at the local, state, and national levels -Strong record of teaching, research, scholarship, service, and professional development -Leadership experien e related to accreditation and/or grants -Experience in establishing partnerships between business/industry and educational institutions -Experience in fundraising ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu