School of Information Studies Associate Dean & Head of School

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Represent SOIS with alumni, and with appropriate external agencies and organizations regarding academic programs and standards
• Report directly to the Dean and work closely with the Dean on personnel matters and advancement and giving initiatives
• Work with the School administration and faculty on course scheduling, student success and retention efforts, program reviews and accreditation self-studies
• Organize School-wide meetings
• Represent the School at professional association meetings
• Oversee advisory councils
• Represent the Dean on shared governance committees
• This position may include limited teaching

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

The anticipated start date for the position is as soon as possible, but by July 1, 2026 at the latest.