Dean - Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. The Dean reports to the University’s Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and leads a team of faculty and staff at the School, providing direct oversight and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment that prioritizes student success. The Dean will join a strong cohort of fellow Deans and campus leaders who are committed to the University’s land-grant mission and strategic vision. An outstanding record of academic and/or professional achievement, and scholarly and creative impact commensurate with an appointment as a full professor with tenure * Commitment to and passion for the School’s mission and the ability to share an inspiring message about the value of a design education * Sophisticated interpersonal skills and diplomacy combined with a commitment to broad consultation and transparency – demonstrated ability to facilitate and convene, while also leading with clarity and decisiveness * Capacity for effectiveness at all levels of the School and University, as well as with partners and external stakeholders; desire and ability to engage in the broader U of A and Fayetteville community and amplify the School’s reputation within the region and amongst its peers * Strategic orientation and administrative capacity with a connection to practice and teaching; a balance of intellectual credibility and capacity to translate vision into reality * Enthusiasm and imagination for solving challenges and seizing opportunities within the context of contemporary higher education and architecture and design * A nuanced understanding of financial management and administration to facilitate both short- and long-term strategic and financial decisions * Demonstrated fundraising capacity and ability to steward existing donors and partners and cultivate new ones. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.