Dean - David W. Wilson College of Business

Full Consideration Date

01/28/2026

The University of Northern Iowa’s David W. Wilson College of Business (Wilson College of Business) seeks an energetic, forward-thinking leader who embraces change and drives progress through creative solutions and strategic vision. The Wilson College of Business (business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited, including supplemental accounting program accreditation, having successfully completed its AACSB reaccreditation in 2025, and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments:
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship, along with MBA and MAcc degrees.

With over 100 full-time faculty and staff, approximately 1,500 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, the Wilson College of Business is a vibrant academic community.

It is recognized as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report’s top part‑time MBA programs and the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in America as well as named a Military Times Best for Vets:
Business School.

The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, including strategic alliances with global business schools and delivery of its MBA program in Shanghai.

A recent $25 million naming gift has positioned the college to expand ethics education across campus and the community, while building on its legacy of excellence.

It is home to Business & Community Services (BCS), a nationally recognized economic outreach unit that engages faculty and students in impactful work across all 99 Iowa counties and across the country, contributing significantly to economic vitality.

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As the Wilson College of Business enters an important next phase of growth and strategic direction, the next Dean will inherit both strong assets and an opportunity to shape a unified vision for the future. Innovation, adaptability, and collaborative leadership will be essential to guiding the college through a rapidly evolving business and higher‑education landscape.

• Lead strategic planning and innovation, ensuring the Wilson College of Business remains responsive to the evolving landscape of business education and workforce needs.
• Champion student success through recruitment, retention, career readiness, and alumni engagement, emphasizing experiential and applied learning opportunities.
• Oversee academic programs and ensure continued compliance with AACSB accreditation standards and continuous improvement processes.
• Foster a scholarly culture by ensuring academic rigor, leading faculty evaluation processes, and promoting mentoring and professional development to support faculty and staff growth and scholarly productivity.
• Advance philanthropic engagement and deepen corporate, community, and alumni partnerships to expand opportunities and financial sustainability.
• Strengthen financial sustainability and independence through fundraising, philanthropy and entrepreneurial revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Strengthen a collaborative, transparent culture that supports trust, shared governance, and constructive communication.
• Represent and advocate for the Wilson College of Business effectively within the university and to external audiences, building partnerships with corporate, community and global stakeholders.
• Expand the Wilson College of Business’ global engagement, including international programs and partnerships.
• Embrace digital transformation and data‑informed decision‑making in curriculum, pedagogy and operations.
• Support economic and community development initiatives, including grant‑funded and service‑based programs that enhance Iowa’s economic vitality.

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in business or a related field.

• A distinguished record of teaching, research, and service that demonstrates scholarly achievement sufficient for tenure at the rank of full professor in one of the Wilson College of Business academic departments.
• Demonstrated success in academic administration.
• Demonstrated…