Department Head - 12 MONTH

Closing Date:

Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Department's Website:

https://fayjones.uark.edu/academics/interior-architecture-and-design/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department Head reports to the Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and supervises faculty in the interior architecture and design department. This position works to develop and manage the academic program. The Head is responsible for the Department's curriculum and assessment, fiscal management, and student affairs. Experience in leadership and management is an asset. Skills as a mentor and facilitator are critical to this position to help support and develop faculty and to help promote and blend the viewpoints that come from a robust interior architecture faculty. The Head will maintain and contribute to a collaborative culture. Meaningful connections to the profession and contemporary practice and a commitment to maintaining the high quality of the curriculum and teaching are also important.

The Head will work with the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design to support the School's strategic plan and contribute to the interdisciplinary capacity of the School in its teaching, research and service mission. The Head will also be the representative of the Department to the University and state and national organizations as well as community stakeholders and partners.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 and shall demonstrate significant experience of leadership through service
• Professional stature that merits initial appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and, in either case, with the right of tenure
• Demonstrated excellence in fiscal stewardship and alignment of budgeting; first-hand understanding of CIDA accreditation processes, and a proven track record of empathetic mentorship

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:



All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Digital Visual Portfolio in PDF format (25MB Maximum Size). The Visual Portfolio may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Professional and personal creative work with associated project descriptions.
• Student work completed under direction of the applicant with associated project descriptions
• Abstracts for research papers and manuscripts (if appropriate).
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes