Interim Department Head Engineering Placement

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a staffing‑services firm to provide an interim Department Head for its Engineering program on an independent‑contractor basis. The vendor must recruit a qualified candidate (Ph.D. in Engineering, minimum four years experience) who will be paid an annualized salary of $131,578, while the vendor receives a placement fee of its own proposal. The contract begins immediately after award, covering an initial six‑month term with the possibility of monthly extensions up to 18 months total. The firm must be registered in PaymentWorks, hold professional liability insurance, and submit various compliance certifications (equal‑opportunity policy, boycott and immigration certifications, PRC ownership disclosure) along with the bid. • Scope: Recruit and place an interim engineering department head (independent contractor) for a six‑month term, extendable to 18 months. • Compensation: Candidate salary $131,578 (paid directly to candidate); vendor proposes placement fee. • Requirements: PaymentWorks registration, professional liability insurance, EO policy, background checks, various statutory certifications, and submission of detailed bid package by July 9 2025, 2 PM CST.