Director, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

About the role

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to lead the prestigious School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. As a Metropolitan University of distinction, and Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, the University of Nebraska at Omaha transforms and improves the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. UNO is recognized as the premier Metropolitan University throughout the United States and the world. The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) is a nationally recognized leader in criminological research, education, and community engaged scholarship, housed within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) led by criminologist Dean Gaylene Armstrong.

Essential Functions

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to lead the prestigious School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. As a Metropolitan University of distinction, and Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, the University of Nebraska at Omaha transforms and improves the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. UNO is recognized as the premier Metropolitan University throughout the United States and the world. The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) is a nationally recognized leader in criminological research, education, and community engaged scholarship, housed within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) led by criminologist Dean Gaylene Armstrong.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related discipline.
• A proven record as a full time faculty member with excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, qualifying for tenure at the rank of associate or full professor.
• The ability to lead an academic unit through development and implementation of strategic vision, demonstrate innovation, foster collaboration, provide oversight of faculty and staff including guidance of guide personnel management, oversight of innovative curriculum advance, support of faculty and student recruitment and retention, and budgetary leadership.
• An approach to leadership that is consultative, fosters trust and collaboration, and values consensus building.
• A strong dedication to community engagement with criminal justice agencies and related non-profit entities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in securing and managing grants and external funding to support research and program growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a department or program chair.
• Experience with a multi-campus program.

Physical Demands

Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

$130,000 - $185,000/year