Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology Position Description

Texas State University invites applications for the position of Director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology. The Director has a 12-month appointment, including teaching responsibilities (1‑1 expected teaching load). The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is in the College of Applied Arts. It offers a Bachelor of Science, Master’s, and Ph.D. in criminal justice. In Spring 2026, the School included 27 full‑time faculty serving 1,496 undergraduate students, 564 in minor programing, and graduate students, which includes 97 master’s and 29 doctoral students.

The Director, supported by a dedicated administrative team, is the primary executive officer of the School and oversees all aspects of the School, including the Texas Justice Court Training Center and the Texas Crime and Justice Center, as well as collaborating with two university centers – the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center and the Texas School Safety Center.

Additional information about Director Responsibilities can be found at AA/PPS 01.02.11 Role, Evaluation, and Step‑Down Salaries of Department Chairs and School Directors ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

• 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.

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University recruitment website will be accepted and considered,  To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by August 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Letter of application describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• List of three to five professional references.
• Candidates will be informed before references are contacted. Reference letters will be required for candidates who are invited for and agree to campus interview.
• Statement of leadership philosophy.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

July 1 or August 1, 2027

07/08/2026

08/31/2026

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.

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