Interim Department Head Engineering Placement

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a qualified staffing services firm to provide an interim Department Head for its Engineering program on a contract‑based, independent‑contractor basis. The vendor must identify, screen, and place a candidate (Ph.D. in Engineering with at least four years of experience) who will be paid an annualized salary of $131,578, while the vendor receives a placement fee as proposed. The contract begins immediately after award, runs an initial six‑month term with possible extensions up to a total of 18 months, and requires compliance with insurance, equal‑opportunity, background‑check, and various statutory boycott and ownership certifications. • Scope: Recruit, vet, and place an interim Engineering department head (non‑employee) for up to 18 months. • Compensation: Candidate salary $131,578/yr; vendor fee to be proposed (likely a percentage of salary). • Requirements: Registration in PaymentWorks, professional liability insurance, EO policy, background checks, and multiple compliance certifications. • Timeline: Solicitation issued July 2 2025; proposals due July 9 2025, 2 PM CST; award after evaluation (date not specified).