Director, Criminal Justice Graduate Program

About the role

The Director of the Criminal Justice (CJ) Graduate Program in the School of Social Sciences, Communication, & Humanities reports to the Associate Dean. This role includes managing curriculum development, supervising full and part-time faculty, overseeing program evaluation/accreditation, and driving student enrollment and retention.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated to Student Success (30%): Directs graduate academic advising, guides students through their degree, implements a proactive advising model, supports at-risk students, and drives retention and graduation rates.
• Contributes to the Overall Success of the CJ Graduate Program (30%): Leads the implementation of the new CJ graduate program, integrates existing HLS concentration courses, coordinates cybersecurity activities, and manages program assessment and accreditation.
• Teaches and Develops Courses (20%): Teaches 2 graduate-level courses per year, develops cutting-edge course content, and utilizes diverse assessment strategies.
• Supervises, Trains, and Evaluates Adjunct Faculty (10%): Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates part-time adjunct faculty, ensuring they align with Canvas LMS standards and pedagogical benchmarks.
• Increases Endicott’s Reputation (10%): Maintains a scholarly presence in criminal justice education, presents at conferences, and publishes in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field highly preferred; a Master’s degree or JD with significant academic leadership and operational experience considered.
• Documented record of academic scholarship and active participation in national or regional professional organizations.
• Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching, including experience with online, lab-based, or hybrid simulation models.
• Strong collaborative skills with a proven ability to work across departments.
• Commitment to inclusive education, social justice, and developing cultural competencies among a diverse, non-traditional, and adult student population.
• Excellent organizational and technical proficiency, including experience with Canvas LMS, MS Office, and Google Workspace.

Benefits

Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors.