Guide and support curriculum innovation, including development
of new and alternative licensure pathways
Guide and support student-centered programs, curricula and
systems aligned with workforce needs
Guide and support the implementation of high-impact practices
across courses and programs
Streamline systems to improve efficiency and student experience
in collaboration with programs and student services
Work with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with DPI and
institutional requirements
Encourage and support PK-12 and community partnerships
Support student recruitment, retention, and completion
initiatives
Supervise key support staff - Represent the work of teacher
education programs in the university and at the state level to
ensure innovation and initiatives move forward
Appointment
This is a 12-month limited appointment with a tenured faculty
backup appointment and an administrative workload of 75-100%,
depending on program needs. Teaching may be included as part of the
remaining workload.
The work of this position will be performed primarily on-site, at
UWM's main campus.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluates operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with
organizational goals
- Exercises 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 full-time equivalent
(FTE) employees
- Manages student academic program(s)
- Collaborates with faculty members to develop student academic
programs and agendas, directs implementation, and creates
curricular structure including operational and logistical
arrangements
- Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term
planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and
maintains new and emerging program materials
- Develops the unit budget and approves unit expenditures
- May provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing,
and space implications
- Serves as the principal liaison between the program, University
leadership, and outside entities
Division: College of Community Engagement &
Professions
School: School of Education
Target Salary: Minimum salary will be $100,000 per year,
actual hiring salary will be determined based on rank and
qualifications related to the position
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Education or closely related field
- Ability to meet rank of a tenured associate or full professor
at UWM due to demonstrated distinguished record of research,
scholarship, teaching, and service accomplishments
- Minimum six years of higher education experience with expertise
in teacher education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing alternate licensure pathways
- Experience building PK-12 partnerships
- Experience developing and leading systems-level or process
improvement efforts- Experience with student-centered practices and
with programs that improve educational equity
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation
- Demonstrated leadership in program development, curriculum
innovation, or academic administration
- Experience overseeing multiple programs or complex academic
portfolios
- Experience with accreditation, licensure, or program
assessment
- Supervisory experience
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of interest describing research interests, past
accomplishments, qualifications, and must explicitly articulate how
minimum and preferred qualifications are met.
- Referee List (names and contact information of at least three
references).
PLEASE NOTE: curriculum vitae, letter of interest and referee
list will need to be uploaded to the same area in the
application. Note: Applicants must complete all required fields
and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online
application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents
submitted aside from the requested materials will not be
considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of
June 12, 2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be
submitted by
June 12, 2026. Application materials received
after this date may not receive consideration.
Contact Information:
Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator
garci289@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM 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 and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM 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.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Teacher-Education-Program-Director_JR10011066.
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