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Official Job Title ASSOCIATE DEAN

Working Title: Associate Dean - Humanities Position Number 02261607 Division College of Letters and Science Department B4801 ADMINISTRATION Position Type Limited Appointment Appointment Type Limited Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade Cat C FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Internal UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high- quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https: // uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

The Humanities in the College of Letters and Science are represented by a wide array of academic departments, interdisciplinary certificate programs, units that support student learning, and research and community-engaged Centers. We offer courses in culture, narrative production and criticism, media studies, communication, philosophy, art history, and the languages. All undergraduate students engage with the humanities at some point during their studies at UWM. Faculty and instructional staff in the humanities offer courses that challenge students to improve their abilities to think and communicate more effectively. Studying the humanities is essential for future success and for the success of our community.

Job Summary

The College of Letters and Science is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Dean for the Humanities. This is a Limited Appointment on an annual pay basis at 50% time. The appointment is expected to begin by the end of June 2023. The Associate Dean for the Humanities is a key member of College leadership and works collaboratively with the Dean, the Associate Deans for the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, the Assistant Deans, and other members of the College administrative staff.

The Associate Dean for the Humanities has direct administrative oversight over:

Departments and Department-like Bodies, including Ancient and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Art History; Communication; English; Global Studies; Philosophy; Spanish and Portuguese; Translation and Interpreting Studies; and Women's and Gender Studies

Interdepartmental Majors and Degree Programs, including Film Studies; the Masters in Language, Literature, and Translation (MALLT); Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Latinx Studies; and Religious Studies

Centers and Facilities, including the Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery; the Center for Celtic Studies; the Stahl Center for Jewish Studies; the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies; the Center for 21st Century Studies; the Language Resource Center; the Writing Center; and UWM's NPR affiliate WUWM

An array of Certificate and Other Programs

The Associate Dean hears student grievances from these units at the College- level and works directly with administrators, faculty, and staff in these units in the following areas:

Faculty and academic staff personnel actions and budget matters

The schedule of classes

Space and facilities,

Academic program initiatives and reviews

Research support

Minimum Qualifications

Tenured member of the UWM College of Letters and Science faculty

Member of the Humanities faculty

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with faculty and academic staff personnel actions and budget matters

Experience with the schedule of classes

Experience with managing space and facilities

Experience overseeing academic program initiatives and reviews

Experience advancing research support

Target Salary Range Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors. Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants are required to apply online and provide:

A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position

Detailed curriculum vitae

Application Deadline 06/05/2023 Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No If Continuous, Initial Review Date Position Contact Name Lane Hall Contact Phone 414-251-8925 Contact Email [email protected] Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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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

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Employment Authorization

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Job Categories Dean/Director/Executive

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