Applications are now open for University of Iowa staff to serve on University Charter and Non-Charter Committees for the 2026–2029 term.
Each spring, the Staff Council Committee on Committees solicits applications to fill staff vacancies on university committees that play a critical role in shared governance. All full-time and part-time Professional & Scientific (P&S) and Merit staff are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Why Serve on a Charter Committee?
Committee service is a meaningful way to contribute to the University of Iowa community. Members help advance the UI Strategic Plan by:
- Recommending and advising on university policies
- Interpreting and communicating policies to campus constituencies
- Collaborating with colleagues across departments and units
Serving on a committee also offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, broaden professional networks, and influence university-wide decisions.
To learn more about shared governance and review committee roles and expectations, visit the University Committees website.
Term and Application Details
- Term Length: Most appointments are three years, beginning September 1, 2026
- Time Commitment: Varies by committee; applicants should review expectations and confirm supervisor support before applying
- Selection Announced: May 2026
- Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Apply Online: Charter Committee Application Form
For questions, contact the Staff Council Committee on Committees at staff-committees@uiowa.edu.
Committees Accepting Applications
- Campus Planning Committee (Charter) – 1 vacancy
- Committee on Family Issues (Charter) – 2 vacancies
- Committee on Funded Retirement and Insurance (Charter) – 4 vacancies
- Committee on Parking and Transportation (Charter) – 1 vacancy
- Council on Teaching (Charter) – 1 vacancy
- Faculty–Staff Parking Appeals – 1 vacancy
- Hancher and Performing Arts at Iowa Committee (Charter) – 2 vacancies
- Presidential Committee on Athletics (Charter) – 1 vacancy
- Sustainability Committee (Charter) – 1 vacancy
Committees with No Current Vacancies
- Committee on Financial Aid Advisory (Charter)
- Committee on Lectures (Charter)
- Committee on University Libraries (Charter)
- Information Technology Advisory Committee (Charter)
- Research Council (Charter)