Social Work Faculty and SOIS Head of School

Employer: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Location: Wisconsin, United States

Salary: Salary Not Specified

Date posted: Oct 3, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Social Work & Human Services, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Deans, Executive

Employment Type: Full Time

Social Work Faculty and SOIS Head of School The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), Wisconsin’s major public urban research university, provides a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is one of only two doctoral-granting campuses in the Universities of Wisconsin system. UWM is designated an R-1 Doctoral University – Highest Research Activity, by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP) seeks to fill two positions:

Social Work Open Rank Faculty: The Department of Social Work in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is seeking to fill one full-time open rank faculty position. Duties include advancing a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department, university, profession, and community. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester).The anticipated start date for the 9-month appointment is August 24th, 2026. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants must hold a PhD in social work or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who have an MSW degree and a demonstrated ability to produce significant research, successfully teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and collaborate across disciplines and with community partners. The position is open to any area of specialization, although applicants with a mental health focus are strongly encouraged to apply

School of Information Studies (SOIS) Associate Dean & Head of School: CCEP is seeking an energetic, visionary scholar to serve as the Associate Dean & Head of School of SOIS, the iSchool at UWM. As the school leader, this individual will build and support an inclusive and supportive environment for teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. SOIS offers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST); a Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics, cohosted with the College of Letters and Science; a Master's of Science in Information Science and Technology (MSIST) degree; an ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including Health Informatics; transcript-designated concentrations within the MLIS in Archival Studies, Public Libraries, Information Organization, School Librarianship and Information Technology; an undergraduate certificate in Cybersecurity; graduate certificates in Data Curation and Information Security; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a Ph.D. in Information Studies.

Required Qualifications: A distinguished record of scholarly achievements sufficient to meet tenure rank of Associate or Full Professor at UWM. A Ph.D. in a Library & Information Science (LIS) or related field. Administrative experience in higher education related to the responsibilities of this position. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to meet tenure rank of Full Professor. Three or more years of administrative experience in higher education related to the responsibilities of this position. Experience with providing vision and setting of priorities for academic programs. Ability to mentor faculty to excel in developing strong research agendas. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (as evidenced in application materials). Progressively increasing program, administrative and leadership responsibilities across academic programs and units. Successful supervisory and staff development experience. Ability to facilitate collaboration and promote an environment supportive of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Experience with curriculum development and innovation including current and emerging instructional technologies. Experience with state and/or national approval/accreditation processes (preferably ALA). Evidence of effective time and organizational management, including serving in leadership roles on committees. Experience with implementing and evaluating university and intergovernmental policies and procedures. Experience in working with external organizations, including expanding and building partnerships. Experience in library and/or information science (e.g., teaching, research, service, education)

For more information on both positions, or to apply, please visit UWM Job Opportunities page at https://apptrkr.com/6596366. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled