Professor/Chair Administration of Justice

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203821

Official TSU Title

Professor/Chair Administration of Justice

Grant Title

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general guidance of the Dean, School of Public Affairs,
the Department Chair will be responsible for the administrative and
academic functions of the Administration of Justice Department. The
Department offers the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in
Administration of Justice and two minors – Administration of
Justice and Forensic Science. The Department Chair will maintain a
75% teaching load during the academic year at the undergraduate
and/or graduate, lead the faculty in continued curricular
development, engage in and encourage active research, promote
outreach/engagement of relevance to the Texas Southern University
designation as a special purpose institution for urban programming,
and lead initiatives to develop and advance the department. The
Chair will partner with Dean to adopt standards for promoting
competencies, building across a core set of public service
education standards.

This is a 12-month appointment with direct reporting to the Dean of
the School of Public Affairs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Successful candidates should have distinguished record of
successful program or department level administration in Criminal
Justice, Criminology, Administration of Justice, or related
program, experience teaching in higher education, a reputation for
research and intellectual leadership, and a demonstrated ability
for securing external funds.

Essential Duties Summary

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses.
• Engagement encourages and promotes active research, promotes

outreach/engagement.

• Assumes responsibility for the administrative and academic

functions of the department

• Leads the faculty in continued curricular and co-curricular

development.

• Leads the faculty in expanding and extending reach of

program.

• Assist the Dean in supervising and directing the work

activities of staff in department.

• Supervises faculty and staff and provides overall direction and

expectations for the department.

• Maintains human resources responsibilities and authority for

faculty and staff.

• Serve as the primary departmental contact for institutional

advancement, recruitment, and retention efforts.

• Coordinate the efforts of faculty search/screen

committees.

• Promote team effort within the department for addressing

departmental and institutional issues.

• Work to maintain civility and respect among faculty,

faculty/students, and faculty/university offices.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Dean and

Provost.

Academic Leadership & Administration

• Implement the department’s mission through short- and long-term

planning aligned with the university’s vision statement, the
school’s strategic plan, and departmental goals.

• Provide administrative oversight for course scheduling, faculty

assignments, and part-time staffing to ensure effective delivery of
academic programs.

• Lead program review processes to evaluate existing degree

programs, accreditation and certification compliance, and other
academic offerings; facilitate the development and implementation
of new or improved programs.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, advisement, mentoring and

professional development of faculty and staff in collaboration with
departmental faculty.

• Administer performance evaluations and make recommendations

regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.

• Represent the department as a liaison to other university

offices, divisions, and external constituencies.

• Manage departmental facilities and equipment to promote quality

instruction across classroom and laboratory environments, where
applicable.

• Support student success by connecting graduates with employment

opportunities or pathways to graduate and professional
programs.

Budget & Fiscal Responsibilities

• Administer the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible

manner consistent with University policy.

• Collaborate with faculty and the Dean in planning, developing,

and monitoring the Departmental budget on an annual basis.

• Leadership, Engagement & Accreditation
• Mentor and coach department faculty; foster a collegial and

high-performing departmental culture.

• Contribute to program evaluation and student learning outcome

assessment efforts, including assurance of learning, faculty
qualification standards, and continuous improvement
initiatives.

• Cultivate and maintain alumni relations; support fundraising

efforts and work effectively with advisory board(s).

• Build and sustain connections with the regional and national

public service and non-profit community to inform curriculum
direction and enhance student opportunities.

• Serve on elected and appointed college and university

committees; fulfill other duties as assigned by the dean.

• Participate regularly in chairs leadership council.

Teaching & Scholarly Activity

• Maintain a 75% teaching load during the academic year at the

undergraduate or graduate level; primary mode of instruction is
face-to-face.

• Remain intellectually active and maintain currency in the

discipline through peer-reviewed research, publication, and
professional development activities.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$84,724.00 - $126,667.00

Education

An earned doctorate in Criminology, Criminal Justice,
Administration of Justice or a similar field is required. The
successful applicant should be eligible for a tenure track
appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

Required Licensing/Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Higher education administration, academic governance, and

university operations.

• Curriculum development, program assessment, and student

learning outcomes measurement.

• SACSCOC accreditation has core requirements, and faculty

credentialing best practices.

• Programs within department in terms of requirements, policy,

procedure, operation, and management; accreditation requirements
generally and specifically those that apply to the university.

• Budget management principles and fiscal accountability within a

university environment.

• Current trends and issues in administration of justice,

criminal justice, criminology, juvenile justice, including
experiential learning, engaged pedagogy, and program
innovation.

• Supervisory techniques.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills

with demonstrated ability to manage complex academic
departments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to

communicate effectively with faculty, students, administrators, and
external stakeholders.

• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build

consensus, resolve conflict, and foster a collaborative team
environment.

• Proficiency in strategic planning, assessment, and

data-informed decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability to manage course scheduling, faculty

workloads, and departmental resources effectively.

Ability to:

• Ability to develop strategic direction, goals, plans, and

procedures for the department within the general scope of
established operational goals and plans.

• Ability to maintain a fair, transparent, and ethical approach

to personnel decisions and departmental governance.

• Ability to lead and inspire faculty and staff toward shared

departmental and institutional goals.

• Ability to cultivate productive relationships with alumni,

advisory boards, community stakeholders, and the broader
community.

• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with an

active teaching and scholarly agenda.

• Ability to mentor faculty at various career stages and support

their professional development and success.

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive, complex, and/or

confidential information.

• Ability to anticipate customer needs and regularly motivate or

influence faculty and staff to deliver customer service
excellence.

• Ability to informally mediate conflicts between departmental

faculty.

Work Experience

Candidates must meet SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements as
stated in Comprehensive

Standard 3.7.1 ( www.sacscoc.org ).

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical
infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer
networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,
hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work is performed within routine office environment with no
exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Physical demands
are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of
the time. Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects of light
weight may be required.

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

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It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work
environment that is free from discrimination for all persons
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected
veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or
employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly
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training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment
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gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,
individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected
veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with
the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,
including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

10/22/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned doctorate from an accredited college or

university in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, or
Criminology?

• Yes
• No
• * Are you eligible for a tenure track appointment at the

Associate Professor or Professor level?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you meet meet SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements

as stated in Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org)?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Official Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3