Interior Architecture And Design Department Head & Professor - 12 Month

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $165,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Master's degree in interior design
Full professor rank or candidacy
Curriculum and assessment management
The Department Head reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and managing the academic program including curriculum, assessment, and fiscal management

Job Summary

  • The Department Head reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and managing the academic program including curriculum, assessment, and fiscal management.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of salary.
  • Applicants must submit a digital visual portfolio in PDF format with professional work, student work, and research abstracts by February 2nd, 2026.

Matching Summary

The Department Head reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and managing the academic program including curriculum, assessment, and fiscal management.

Salary

Base: $165,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in interior design
  • Full professor rank or candidacy
  • Curriculum and assessment management
  • Fiscal management experience
  • Student affairs supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and management experience
  • Mentorship and facilitation skills
  • Collaborative culture maintenance
  • Connections to contemporary practice
  • Interdisciplinary capacity building

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in interior design from accredited institution
  • Current full professor rank or declared candidacy for full professor
  • Accomplished body of work qualifying for full professor rank
  • Proof of legal authority to work in United States
  • Pass criminal background check and sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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