Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Articulating a vision for the future of the Tippie College of Business within a comprehensive public research university and uniting the college around a shared purpose


• Developing and executing a strategic plan to guide decision making and resource allocation in ways that reflect conscious choices about strategic priorities


• Providing leadership in enhancing student success and to increase retention and graduation rates


• Creating a culture and implementing strategies to support, promote, and celebrate impactful research, enhancing Tippie's growing research reputation


• Providing leadership and vision for a portfolio of innovative academic programs that utilize cutting edge pedagogical strategies, provide opportunities for experiential learning, and develop students who effectively solve problems and persuasively communicate their solutions


• Providing leadership in recruiting, developing, engaging, and retaining high-quality and diverse faculty, staff, and students; implementing equitable practices; and creating an inclusive environment in which they can flourish


• Promoting collaborative, agile decision-making by facilitating dialogue among college leadership, governance bodies, and faculty and staff


• Overseeing the administration of the college's resources


• Promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and respect, and building a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students


• Overseeing the review of faculty and staff, departments, and programs, including making promotion and tenure decisions


• Working with the Council of Deans and university administration to create opportunities for cross-university collaborations and garner support for Tippie's strategic initiatives


• Leading the advancement efforts for the college by articulating and championing strategic priorities, cultivating prospective donors, and fostering interactions with friends of the college


• Developing and overseeing the college's relationships with its key stakeholders and constituencies, including advisory boards, alumni, donors, corporate partners, the community, and government officials


• Serving as the principal external spokesperson for the college, boldly telling our story to a range of key constituents


• Advancing the overall reputation of the Tippie College of Business

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

The dean will be an integral and vital part of the university's leadership team. The dean will be expected to address successfully the following leadership opportunities:

• Lead the execution and continued development of the college's strategic plan in alignment with University priorities


• Build academic excellence and enhance research productivity, impact, and reputation, capitalizing on the university's collaborative environment


• Manage a dynamic portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs to promote student success and meet market demand


• Build a strong sense of community and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff


• Build upon the college's strong fundraising and alumni relations track record; further strengthen and expand external presence and partnerships with the business community


• Implement the new budget model and address resource issues


• Address key issues facing the college

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Iowa's status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye's pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the University of Iowa family will determine our collective success. We eagerly accept this challenge. At the University of Iowa, we achieve excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion. To learn more about the University of Iowa's commitment to this important area, visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705 (voice), 319-335-0697 (TDD), diversity@uiowa.edu.

Procedure for Candidacy



All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest and a CV or resume.



For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 4, 2020.



Direct nominations, inquiries, and applications to Suzanne Teer, Ann Yates, and Greg Duyck at: UIowaTippieBusinessDean@wittkieffer.com