Chair & Professor, Administration of Justice (Tenure-Track)

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a Department Chair for Administration of Justice. The 12‑month appointment supervises academic and administrative functions while maintaining a 75% teaching load across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The chair leads curricular development, faculty research, and engagement aligned with TSU’s urban programming. The successful candidate will possess a distinguished record in department administration, teaching, and securing external funds, with oversight of

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice or a related field.
• Eligibility for tenure-track at Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Experience in higher education teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Lead curricular and co-curricular development.
• Oversee department budget and resources.
• Coordinate faculty search committees and recruitment.
• Promote outreach/engagement to align with TSU’s urban programming.
• Support student success and program advancement.

Skills

Higher education administration

Faculty leadership

Curriculum development

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Earned doctorate in Criminology/Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice

Job description

Texas Southern University seeks a Department Chair for Administration of Justice. The 12‑month appointment supervises academic and administrative functions while maintaining a 75% teaching load across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The chair leads curricular development, faculty research, and engagement aligned with TSU’s urban programming. The successful candidate will possess a distinguished record in department administration, teaching, and securing external funds, with oversight of