Interim Department Head Engineering Placement

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a staffing‑services firm to provide an interim Department Head for its Engineering department on an independent‑contractor basis. The placed candidate will receive an annualized salary of $131,578, while the vendor will be paid a placement fee of its own proposal. The contract is awarded immediately after evaluation and runs for an initial six‑month term, with the possibility of monthly extensions up to a total of 18 months. The vendor must be registered in PaymentWorks, carry professional liability insurance, and supply equal‑opportunity policy documentation, as well as certify compliance with boycott and PRC‑ownership restrictions.