Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Position Title:

Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Job Posting Number: 2027003

TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:
School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Texas State University seeks a Director of Criminal Justice and Criminology. The university offers a broad range of programs and is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student success.

• An earned doctorate in criminal justice/criminology or a related field. Candidates holding a J.D. only will not be considered.
• Current rank of Professor, or advanced Associate Professor with at least four years in rank. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank based on established university and school standards.
• A distinguished record of university teaching, scholarship/research, and service.
• Evidence of administration experience in a university/college context.
• Evidence of professional leadership experience.

• Experience in a Ph.D. granting department and/or school.
• Experience in developing and promoting research among faculty and graduate students.
• Experience in successful supervision or mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Evidence of sustained scholarly research success.
• Evidence of ethical and participatory service, consensus and community building, communication skills, and transparent management style.
• Evidence of promoting and supporting faculty, staff, and/or students.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.

Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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