Department Chair, Criminal Justice

About the Role

The Department Chair oversees the academic and operational activities of assigned programs within Dallas College. This includes managing faculty, scheduling courses, overseeing budgets, and ensuring program quality to align with student success and workforce needs. The Department Chair supervises faculty and staff at multiple locations across Dallas College’s campuses and centers.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Develop, review, and improve credit and non-credit programs. Coordinate program assessments and curriculum updates. Support new program development and maintain program accreditation standards.
• Faculty And Staff Oversight: Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty. Provide coaching and professional development opportunities. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Academic Operations: Create course schedules, manage section builds, and oversee delivery modalities. Resolve student complaints, grade disputes, and program-related issues. Support dual credit, P-TECH, and Early College programs as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Develop and manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation. Collaborate with leadership to align departmental goals with institutional priorities.
• Collaboration And Outreach: Work with advisory boards, higher education and industry partners, and other departments to maintain program quality. Promote student success by addressing academic and operational needs.
• Performance Management: Track progress, provide feedback, and support professional development. Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or Criminology, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience in higher education.
• Teaching experience in a college setting.
• Experience in program development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Office-based environment with travel between campuses.
• Official transcript will be required.
• Subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple programs across various campuses.
• Proficiency in managing teams, program schedules, and budgets.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts and fostering faculty and staff development.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
• Experience using data for program improvement and strategic planning.

Pay

Salary Minimum: $95,388.00 Annually (Administrator Range E05)

Schedule

Weekly Work Hours: 40

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that our diverse workforce is directly linked to our success.

Applications Deadline: November 5, 2026