Associate Professor/Professor and Graduate Program Director for Criminal Justice

The Graduate Director of Criminal Justice will oversee graduate programs (Master's / PhD), manage curriculum, advise students, handle admissions, ensure program quality, and serve as a key link between graduate faculty, students, and the department with both the graduate college and the university. The new hire will focus on theory, research, and professional development, distinct from undergraduate roles, guiding future researchers, policymakers, and leaders in the justice system. This person reports to the Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and University administration, as well as graduate faculty. The person will provide strong foundational support for the new graduate programs and lead the incorporation of innovative learning approaches for students specializing in criminal justice and investigative science.

The new hire will teach an approved curriculum of graduate-level courses, support graduate students in maintaining satisfactory academic progress, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and pursue external funding opportunities. Additional responsibilities include participating in retention initiatives; advising and mentoring students; and serving on the University’s Graduate Council. Other duties include course review and related teaching tasks as assigned.