UW Tacoma School of Education Academic Advisor/Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Priority application deadline Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The School of Education at UW Tacoma has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time professional staff to serve as an Academic Advisor/Recruitment and Retention Specialist as part of our dynamic Advising Team. This position will closely collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to ensure that all advising, recruitment, and retention activities align with the expectations outlined by the School of Education, the Washington State Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB), other relevant accrediting bodies/professional organizations, as well as our school-wide Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEM). This role will require active engagement with UW Tacoma students, local communities, professional organizations, and school districts to recruit, retain, and support students who represent the demographics of the South Sound.

This role will report directly to the Enrollment & Student Services Lead (Advising Lead) in the School of Education. This role will be assigned a caseload of students by the Advising Lead. Strong candidates must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work effectively with a diverse range of students, administrators, faculty, staff, and external constituencies; and possess a work style that reflects cultural humility, flexibility, inclusive excellence, clear communication, and teamwork.

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UW Tacoma School of Education Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership open positions

 

 

  1. We are delighted to invite you to join as we welcome the following finalists for the Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership search process.

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  3. Public Talks schedule is below and opportunities for sharing feedback will be available after each finalist visit. As a reminder, more information about the Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership can be found here. Note that our values and student learning goals provide a succinct framing of our purpose and foundation. 

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  5. Please remember that finalist are guests of the School of Education and UW Tacoma. As such, we request everyone’s recognition of standard search process protocols that also demonstrate respect, especially refraining from asking questions or making comments that are illegal, and/or can be deemed as unprofessional or inappropriate. These include asking about candidate positionality/perceived or real social identities, family connections, citizenship status, or other political orientations.

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  7. Thank you in advance for supporting our process of growing the SOE and EdD community. Please direct any questions to the Search Chair, Dr. Christopher B. Knaus (educate@uw.edu) 

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  9. All Scholarly Talks area scheduled from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

 

  1. Date Finalist Specialization Location Zoom  Feedback Survey
    Wednesday, January 7, 2026  Dr. Angel Jones PK-12 GWP 320 https://washington.zoom.us/s/91378385177  https://uwt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5drMmRNDIQPDr4W
    Thursday, January 8, 2026 Dr. Ángel González Higher Education  GWP 320 https://washington.zoom.us/s/91378385177   
    Friday, January 9, 2026 Dr. April Warren - Grice  PK-12 MLG 110 https://washington.zoom.us/s/91378385177   
    Monday, January 12, 2026 TBA        
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026 TBA        
    Friday, January 16, 2026 TBA        
    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 TBA         

Update as of 10.27.2025: The committee received an unusually high volume of applications for this search and are prioritizing reviewing applicants who applied by the stated Oct. 15, 2025 priority review date. Regular updates about the search will be provided as they become available. Applicants who applied by the priority review date but who will not be under further consideration as we progress in the screening process will receive a direct update in Interfolio about their status.

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Updated: January 24, 2025

For Field Supervisor applicants, please review the following document for the job description details:

Notice:

Pursuant to the requirements set forth by UW’s Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty, all prospective part-time lecturers and teaching associates/field supervisors are required to submit materials for review by a school’s or unit’s Elected Faculty Council or voting-eligible full-time faculty. A favorable vote among the faculty is required before an applicant is formally approved to teach for any academic unit at UW. UW Tacoma’s Office of the Chancellor and UW’s Academic HR Office are the final hiring authorities. 

Process for returning part-time lecturers and teaching associates:

Each year, the School’s Elected Faculty Council is required by UW to vote on the renewal of returning part-time lecturers and teaching associates/field supervisors. Anyone who has not been employed with UW as academic personnel for more than 1 calendar year is considered by UW to be “separated” and these individuals are, with absolutely no exceptions, required to go through the hiring process and submit updated documents as requested. Additionally, the successful completion of a sexual misconduct form is a requirement before any new academic appointments are extended, including for new applicants and those separated for more than 1 calendar year. More information will be provided prior to the appointment process. 

Note: qualified and fully approved applicants will be offered opportunities as they become available. However, please note that we may not always have supervision or teaching opportunities available, even for approved applicants.