School of Information Studies Associate Dean & Head of School
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Application Deadline: November 16, 2025
The School of Information Studies (SOIS), the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for the position of Associate Dean & Head of School.
The primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and administer all aspects of the School’s educational programs, provide vision in setting priorities and leadership in maintaining academic standards and in strengthening faculty scholarship and research; work with partners across the university and in the community; and represent SOIS with alumni, and with appropriate external agencies and organizations regarding academic programs and standards. The Associate Dean & Head of School reports directly to the Dean and will work closely with the Dean on personnel matters and advancement and giving initiatives. The selected person will work with the School administration and faculty on course scheduling, student success and retention efforts, program reviews and accreditation self-studies. The Associate Dean & Head of School will also organize School-wide meetings, represent the School at professional association meetings, oversee advisory councils and represent the Dean on shared governance committees. This position may include limited teaching.
The anticipated start date for the position is as soon as possible, but by July 1, 2026 at the latest.
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.
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