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Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic, interdisciplinary and growing Criminal Justice and Security Studies Department?
The University of Dayton’s Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies has a broadly structured, interdisciplinary and
criminological curriculum comprised of faculty who are criminal justicians, criminologists, community activists, psychologists, political
scientists, social workers, law and justice scholars and sociologists. We seek a collaborative and strategic academic leader to serve as
Chairperson for the Department. Beginning July 1, 2023, the chairperson will be hired with tenure and at the rank of Associate Professor or
Professor.
The Department
The Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies is the newest department
in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton and has had a ninety percent increase in majors in the past five years. The
department administers an interdisciplinary curriculum comprised of coursework in criminal justice, management information systems,
sociology, anthropology, social work, political science and psychology. In addition to challenging courses and a variety of research
opportunities, the Criminal Justice and Security Studies Department offers numerous internship and experiential learning opportunities. The
department maintains a very large network of internships throughout the Greater Dayton area, as well as nationally, covering all aspects of
the criminal justice field. Students can choose between four concentrations to enhance their degree: business intelligence, criminal
justice, cybersecurity management, or prelaw. The next chair of the department will have the opportunity to expand curricular and
co-curricular opportunities for students. To learn more about the department go to Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies
The University
Continuing on its trajectory of growth, UD enrolls approx. 12,000 students, including 8,225
full-time undergraduates. UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio.
Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole
student and is committed to experiential learning. The University of Dayton is nationally recognized among the top 2 percent of all AASHE
STARS-rated schools and is the only Midwestern educational institution in the top 20 of Sierra Club’s Cool Schools for
Sustainability.
The University comprises five academic units: The College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business
Administration, Education and Health Sciences, Engineering, and Law. More than 82 academic programs are available at the undergraduate
level. More than 35 centers and institutes, including the nationally recognized University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), provide
faculty, students, and staff with tremendous opportunities for research and experiential learning. The University recently completed a
strategic visioning process, whereby it strives to be a university that advances the common good. See This is Our UD
Dayton
Dayton, Ohio is accessible, affordable, and offers excellent educational and healthcare resources, arts and
cultural attractions, beautiful parks with bike and recreational trails, and a variety of sporting venues. Go to daytoncvb.com for more
information about the area.
The Position
The Successful Chair will have the opportunity to expand
curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students by engaging students and faculty as well as fostering and sustaining partnerships
across the University and in the broader community. The chair is responsible for all administrative, curricular, co-curricular and budgetary
facets of the department. The position is on a 12-month contract and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
At
the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to
academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of
infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of diversity in
every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all
candidates to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in a field closely related to criminal justice or
criminology - Record of effective teaching as the instructor of record in the North America system of higher education.
- Record of peer reviewed scholarship and research in areas of criminal justice or criminology
- Successful record of:
- fostering collaborations across organizational lines
- service to the department or broader university community
- leadership experience in higher education
- Articulated commitment to breadth of education including educating the
whole person in the Marianist tradition to support and advance inclusive excellence and the principles of diversity, equity, and
inclusion - Appointment at the rank of professor includes all of the above qualifications and requires a record of teaching,
research, and service commensurate with the criteria for promotion to the rank of Professor in the Department of CJSS and in the College of
Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton
Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone
may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Research and teaching areas
that complement existing strengths in the department, - Research and teaching interests that contribute to interdisciplinary
programs, such as in human rights, environmental studies, cybersecurity and cybercrime, Africana studies, Latinx studies, Middle Eastern
studies, disability studies, or women and gender studies. - Expressed appreciation of the Catholic and Marianist mission of the
University - Successful Experience in one or more of the following:
- developing and implementing new initiatives and/or
programs - recruiting, mentoring and retaining students in a major
- managing a budget
- teaching, mentoring, and/or
working with individuals from socially and culturally diverse communities - recruiting, mentoring, and retaining diverse faculty and
staff - mentoring undergraduate students in research
- interdisciplinary engagement and external partnerships
- securing extramural funding for research
- enhancing existing programs and developing curricular and co-curricular initiatives,
and pedagogical innovations - mentoring faculty through tenure and promotion
- developing and implementing new initiatives and/or
- Effective interpersonal
communication skills - Effective oral communication skills
- Effective classroom management skills
Special
Instructions to Applicants:
A complete application consists of:
- A cover letter that describes
the candidate’s leadership experience and how the candidate’s record meets each of the minimum qualifications and any of the
applicable preferred qualifications. - A curriculum vitae that includes a detailed record of research and service.
- Evidence
of teaching effectiveness. - A statement that includes the candidate’s vision for
a. Leadership;
b. diversity,
equity, and inclusion;
c.. recruiting to grow the enrollment in the department.
Contact information for three professional
references. References will not be contacted until later in the interview process.
Posting closes at 11:55 PM EST
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas
for this position.
A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that
applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who
have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment
status. The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal
and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case
throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and
government requirements.
Closing Statement:
The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research
university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse
community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national
and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with
leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of
diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model
inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities,
women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation
or gender identity.
The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through
its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse.
Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php
