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Position Title Director, Criminal Justice and Criminology
Job Posting Number 2027003TTL
Job Location San Marcos
Department School of 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 1496 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 of Criminal Justice and Criminology, including the
Texas Justice Court Training Centerand the
Texas Crime and Justice Center, as well as collaborating with two universitycenters - the
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center and the
TexasSchool 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. All positions are subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications - 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.
Preferred Qualifications - 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.
Application Procedures Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University recruitment website will be accepted and considered,
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57527.
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.
Proposed Start Date July 1 or August 1, 2027
Posting Date 07/08/2026
Review Date 08/31/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled?Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57527
