Assistant Coordinator, Asynchronous Programs for Initial Licensure
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The School of Education at Edgewood University announces one LTE, 18 week (January 12 – May 15, 2026) administrative position in Asychronous Programs for Initial Licensure (APIL), serving Degree Completion and Graduate students. The School offers undergraduate licensure and degree programs, including Degree Completion for returning adults; postbaccalaureate licensure; Master of Arts (MA) degrees; and an Education Doctorate (Ed.D.). The Asynchronous Programs for Initial Licensure pathways support licensure and degree tracks in K-9 elementary/middle education, 4-12 secondary education, and K-12 special education for graduate and returning adult degree completion students. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with all of these licensure areas, and a deep expertise in Cross-Categorical Special Education. All School of Education programs aim to advance equity in education by preparing educators for anti-racist work through a grounding in Edgewood University values and providing teaching that is culturally and linguistically sustaining.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with administering the six tracks of the APIL department, including assessment reviews of the program; program development; course scheduling; and ensuring that each track complies with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements for the program areas.
- Support professional advisors in their work with students, including mentoring prospective and admitted students in the program.
- Collaborate with clinical staff in planning for the supervision of practicum students and student teachers in the program.
- Work to support recruitment efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
- Work with admission in reviewing application materials for admission decisions.
- Assist with coordinating internal and external communication, including programming (e.g., orientation) and documents (e.g., handbooks).
- Collaborate with colleagues across the School to develop, coordinate, and review the curriculum and delivery models.
- Serve on School of Education committees.
- Partner with school, community, and professional organizations.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:
- Earned master’s degree with graduate work focusing on education and teacher preparation.
- Minimum three years documented PK-12 teaching experience in special education.
- Experience with or capacity for program administration, assessment, and evaluation at the university level.
- Experience facilitating synchronous and asynchronous online learning formats; experience with online course management systems preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and antiracist practices in educational and work environments, and to advancing the University’s strategic plan of inclusion
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of standards and trends in special education related to educator preparation and work in relevant professional settings.
- Ability to support data-driven program reviews.
- Commitment, energy, capacity, and organizational skills in areas such as successfully attending to accuracy; managing multiple projects (including self-directed and collaborative tasks); and meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in the use of technology, electronic learning systems, and online instruction
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by January 30, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply
Send one PDF document which includes cover letter describing teaching experience, Curriculum Vitae, three references with contact information, and transcripts with a subject line that includes the position code ACAP:
Edgewood University
Human Resources – ACAP
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer