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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lists this Teacher Education Program Director opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Teacher Education Program Director
Job Category: Limited
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Academic Program Director
Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for the Teacher Education Program Director in the School of Education (SOE) within the College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP). This is a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. UWM is a doctoral R1 university committed to student success, research excellence, and community engagement. The SOE vision is to be a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity, and known for excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The Program Director will provide strategic leadership for UWM’s teacher education portfolio, including undergraduate and graduate licensure programs. This role advances a cohesive vision that strengthens program quality, aligns curriculum with workforce and student needs, and ensures a student‑centered experience across all pathways. The Director will lead curriculum innovation, implement high‑impact practices across programs, and align systems and processes to improve efficiency and outcomes. Further, this position will ensure compliance with licensure requirements while supporting program growth and visibility of UWM’s teacher education programs. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and PK–12 partners, the Program Director will strengthen recruitment, retention, and completion efforts and expand partnerships that support clinical experiences and educator pipelines. This position will report to the Associate Dean & Head of the School of Education.
Key Responsibilities:
Guide and support strategic planning and continuous improvement for teacher education programs
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
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
Equal Opportunity Employment: 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.
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
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