Department Head - 12 MONTH

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

3d

About The Position

The Department Head leads the interior architecture and design department in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Reporting to the Dean, the Head supervises faculty and develops and manages the academic program, including curriculum and assessment, fiscal management, and student affairs. The role supports and develops faculty through mentorship and facilitation, fosters a collaborative culture, and sustains high-quality teaching and curriculum connected to the profession and contemporary practice.

The Head works with the School to advance its strategic plan and interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service mission. The role also represents the Department to the University, state and national organizations, community stakeholders, and partners. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• Terminal master’s degree or Ph.D. in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment.
• Distinguished, active record of teaching and research and/or critical creative practice in interior architecture and design.
• Significant leadership experience through service.
• Professional stature meriting initial appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with the right of tenure.
• Demonstrated excellence in fiscal stewardship and budget alignment.
• First-hand understanding of CIDA accreditation processes.
• Proven track record of empathetic mentorship.
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification or licensure.
• Experience working within a collaborative design-led culture.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.
• Supervise faculty in the interior architecture and design department.
• Develop and manage the academic program.
• Oversee the Department’s curriculum and assessment, fiscal management, and student affairs.
• Support and develop faculty through mentoring and facilitation.
• Maintain and contribute to a collaborative culture that supports diverse faculty viewpoints.
• Maintain the quality of the curriculum and teaching, with meaningful connections to the profession and contemporary practice.
• Support the School’s strategic plan and contribute to its interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service mission.
• Represent the Department to the University, state and national organizations, community stakeholders, and partners.
• Maintain regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior