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Associate Dean- College of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Green Bay, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

💰 $110,000/yr($105,768/yr – $110,000/yr)

About the role

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

Department: College of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Reports To: Dean

Travel: Day-4/month; Overnight-2/month

Positions Supervised: Direct supervision of benefit eligible and part-time faculty and benefit eligible and part-time support employees.

LOCATION: Green Bay, WI

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other hours, as necessary.

START DATE: January 2027

PAY RANGE: $105,768 - $110,000

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as an instructional leader responsible for advancing teaching excellence in alignment with College frameworks (faculty competencies, Guided Pathways, Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs), etc.). Under the direction of an academic dean, translate the College’s strategic and operational priorities into practice. Through faculty hiring, evaluation, coaching, and program review processes, ensure high-quality teaching, meaningful assessment of student learning, effective resource allocation, and continuous improvement of instruction that values all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Academic Quality & Instruction

Ensure the implementation of industry-aligned and transfer-ready curriculum across programs and courses, ensuring students have access to high-wage/high-value pathways.
Lead and support all faculty in establishing regular, high-quality assessment of learning. In collaboration with the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation, advance consistent faculty use of evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to address all student needs across all locations and modalities.
To operationalize the continuous improvement of instruction, lead faculty and teams through program review and annual desk review processes, using these as opportunities to elevate teaching and strengthen student learning.
Leverage assessment data and work with faculty for course and program improvement opportunities.
Lead faculty through annual assessment planning and reporting focused on continuous improvement of student learning.
Ensure compliance with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and discipline-specific accreditation bodies.

Faculty Leadership & Talent Development

Cultivate an engaged and high performing team through effective hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, communication, and professional development while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
Conduct performance reviews and classroom observations to evaluate teaching effectiveness, provide meaningful feedback, establish performance expectations, and support continuous improvement in teaching practice and student learning outcomes.
Collaborate with Talent & Culture to attract, recruit, and onboard qualified faculty who are committed to student success.

Academic Operations & Resource Management