Teacher Education Program Director

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave program including vacation and sick leave

Paid legal holidays

Job summary

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is seeking a Teacher Education Program Director for a tenured faculty position. This role includes an administrative workload focused on strategic planning and curriculum innovation, ensuring alignment with workforce needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Education, at least six years of higher education experience, and leadership in program development. The position offers a minimum salary of $100,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education or closely related field.
• Minimum six years of higher education experience with expertise in teacher education.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support strategic planning for teacher education programs.
• Represent teacher education programs at the university and state level.
• Manage student academic program(s).
• Formulate program strategies and goals.

Skills

Leadership in program development

Curriculum innovation

Research and scholarship

Student-centered practices

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Education or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Teacher Education Program Director
Location: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), School of Education (SOE), College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP)
Rank: Tenured Associate or Full Professor (tenured faculty backup appointment available)
Type: Regular, 12‑month limited appointment with an administrative workload of 75‑100% (teaching may be included).

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 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 teacher education programs at the university and state level to ensure innovative initiatives move forward.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage student academic program(s).
• Formulate program strategies and goals, direct long‑term planning, develop policies and procedures, and establish and maintain new and emerging program materials.
• Exercise 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 FTE employees.
• Collaborate with faculty members to develop student academic programs and agendas, direct implementation, and create curricular structure including operational and logistical arrangements.
• Develop unit budget and approve unit expenditures; may provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing, and space implications.
• Serve as principal liaison between the program, university leadership, and outside entities.
• Evaluate operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Appointment Details

12‑month limited appointment with a tenured faculty backup appointment and an administrative workload of 75‑100% depending on program needs.

Salary

Target: Minimum salary of $100,000 per year; actual hiring salary will be determined based on rank and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education or closely related field.
• Ability to meet the rank of a tenured associate or full professor at UWM due to a 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 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.

EEO Statement

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law and UW System policies. UW is committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Benefits

UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a leave program with vacation, sick leave (no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package.