The college seeks recognition as a top five U.S. public business school through the strategic priorities of enriching the student experience, transforming teaching and learning through innovative curricula, advancing research excellence with investment in faculty and resources, accommodating organizational growth with infrastructure investment, and driving external engagement and philanthropy with new partnerships and brand enhancement. D. in risk management, insurance, economics or a closely related field, a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research, including publications in premier journals with evidence of impact, and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level.