Dean - Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

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Closing Date:

06/10/2026

Type of Position:

Senior Administration - Academic DeansNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Summary of Job Duties:

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. Direct reports to the Dean are the Associate Dean, Advancement Director, Chief of Staff, and the Department Heads for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Architecture and Design.

Providing vision, strategic direction, and overall management of the school, the Dean will guide strategy, ensure that structures and processes are in place to support the development and success of faculty and staff, lead fundraising efforts, and create a school culture that attracts and inspires students and continues to engage alumni. The Dean will cultivate signature areas of distinction, such as, but not limited to, health and well-being, advanced materials and timber innovation, digital and AI-driven design, sustainability, and community-engaged practice as part of the School’s national and international identity.

Dean will be successful at providing a unifying vision across all disciplines in the School, while also being an active voice in regional, national, and international design leadership. The Dean will have experience balancing internal leadership with external engagement. This includes fostering a culture of mentorship, support, and accountability while also elevating the school’s reputation and impact in connection with local economic and industry trends, and national and international design discourse.

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 degree in a relevant architecture or design discipline. 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.

• A strong sense of integrity and ethics.

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Financial Credit Check, and Substance Abuse Testing.

Commensurate with education and experienceCurriculum VitaeProof of Veteran StatusCaitlin Hughes

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit 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.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes