The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with campuses in Platteville (main) and Baraboo-Sauk County invites applications for the position of Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Education. 

The Dean’s primary roles are to further the mission of the University, while serving as the college’s chief academic and administrative officer, and to provide vision and leadership that enhances the college’s tradition of excellence in teaching, research, service, and outreach.

The Dean reports directly to the Provost. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  This position will receive paid time off, health benefits and will participate in a nationally top ranked retirement program, Wisconsin Retirement System.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and demonstrated commitment to student success and will represent the college to both internal and external partners.  Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for our University’s mission to foster a diverse environment that contributes to a broad culture and climate through the promotion of critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

The Dean will provide strategic leadership within the college and across the university; commit to pedagogical best practices; enhance social equity in instruction and practice; strive for common ground among a wide variety of partners; work with faculty and staff to implement a shared vision for the college; provide progressive fiscal management; support faculty, staff, and student growth and achievement; increase and support research opportunities for students and faculty; energetically fundraise; and serve as a passionate and vocal advocate for education and the liberal arts on and off campus.

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline of the Liberal Arts or Education
• Rank of full professor, OR have satisfied the requirements to be promoted to the rank of full professor during the present academic year
• Minimum of 3 years of successful leadership at the level of department chair or higher
• Minimum of 3 years of recent successful classroom teaching experience at the university level
• Demonstrated success in budget development and management, strategic planning, and fundraising
• Strong commitment to public higher education
• Record of scholarly research

About the College of Liberal Arts and Education

The College of Liberal Arts and Education (LAE) provides students across campus with a foundation for professional growth and life-long learning.  The College consists of the Departments of Performing and Visual Arts, Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Society, Health and Human Performance, History, Humanities, Psychology, and the School of Education.  As of spring 2021, the College of Liberal Arts and Education supports more than 1500 students, 89 full-time faculty members, and 21 staff members and administrators.

About the University of Wisconsin – Platteville

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 42 baccalaureate and 6 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by March 20^th, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

            David Gillota, Professor and Department Chair of Humanities, Search Committee Chair
gillotad@uwplatt.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.