Director, Criminal Justice Graduate Program

Endicott College Office of Sustainability; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Endicott College is seeking a Director of the Criminal Justice Graduate Program to lead the strategy, growth, and daily operations of a newly designed CJ program with a Spring 2027 soft launch and full rollout in Fall 2027. The role is on-campus in Beverly, MA, reporting to the Associate Dean, with collaboration across Homeland Security and Cybersecurity tracks.

The Director will guide curriculum development, supervise faculty, drive enrollment, and oversee assessment and accreditation while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred; Master’s or JD with leadership experience considered.
• Scholarship record and active participation in professional organizations expected.
• Excellence in graduate teaching with online/hybrid modalities demonstrated.
• Strong collaboration across departments (e.g., Homeland Security or Cybersecurity).

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee CJ graduate program, including curriculum development and accreditation.
• Lead recruitment, enrollment growth, and retention initiatives with target 80%+.
• Teach and develop two graduate courses per year across CJ and HLS programs.
• Supervise and evaluate adjunct faculty; ensure Canvas alignment with standards.
• Represent Endicott in scholarly activities and national conferences.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership/Initiative

Team player

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field

Master's or JD with leadership/operational experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

Position Overview

The Director of the Criminal Justice (CJ) Graduate Program in the School of Social Sciences, Communication, & Humanities reports to the Associate Dean. The Director is responsible for leading the strategic launch, growth, and daily operations of a newly designed CJ Graduate Program, which features a soft launch in Spring 2027 and full implementation in Fall 2027. This role includes managing curriculum development, supervising full and part-time faculty, overseeing program evaluation/accreditation, and driving student enrollment and retention.

This is an in-person, on-campus position.

About Endicott College

Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining academic excellence with hands‑on learning, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for both students and employees.

Working at Endicott means joining a close-knit campus community where your contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Dedicated to Student Success (30%)

• Directs graduate academic advising, guiding students from admission through progression and successful completion of their degree.
• Implements a proactive advising model, including onboarding new advisees prior to program entry and conducting regular progress checks.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean to identify, support, and coach at‑risk students to maximize retention.
• Maintains high‑quality advising standards to ensure timely student progress through coursework and career alignment.

Contributes to the overall success of the CJ graduate program (30%)

• Leads the successful implementation and execution of the new CJ graduate program’s soft launch (Spring 2027) and full launch (Fall 2027) in coordination with the Associate Dean.
• Partners closely with the Homeland Security Graduate Program Director to integrate existing HLS concentration courses into the CJ curriculum and provide seamless cross‑program pathways for students.
• Collaborates with the Director of the Cybercrime Forensics Lab to coordinate the cybersecurity concentration, including lab exercises, simulations, and hands‑on training.
• Drives recruitment, enrollment growth, and student retention initiatives to sustain an 80%+ retention and graduation rate.
• Manages ongoing program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation efforts at the course, program, and school levels.
• Contributes to the College community through service on school‑wide and institutional committees.

Teaches and develops courses in CJ/HLS graduate programs (20%)

• Teaches 2 graduate‑level courses per year across the CJ and HLS programs.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching through strong student evaluations and the utilization of diverse, effective assessment strategies.
• Develops cutting‑edge course content and materials aligned with current industry trends, program needs, and School standards.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates adjunct faculty (10%)

• Collaborates with the Associate Dean to recruit, hire, train, and evaluate part‑time adjunct faculty within the CJ graduate program.
• Ensures all adjunct faculty align their courses with Canvas LMS standards and School pedagogical benchmarks.
• Reviews student course evaluations annually with faculty to implement data‑driven pedagogical adjustments.

Increases Endicott’s reputation in the field of CJ graduate education (10%)

• Maintains an active track record of scholarship and research in criminal justice or a related field.
• Represents the College and its graduate programs through the presentation of academic scholarship at national and state conferences, seminars, or through peer‑reviewed publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Community Engagement

• Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other all‑hands‑on‑deck gatherings. As a member of the leadership team, model a strong commitment to community engagement.

Reporting Structure

• The Director of the Criminal Justice Graduate Program in the School of Social Sciences, Communication, & Humanities reports to the Associate Dean.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Associate Dean to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 100% of part‑time graduate adjunct professors.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members.

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 (e.g., working alongside Homeland Security or Cybersecurity disciplines).
• 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.

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $94,000.00 and $115,000.00. 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. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.

Effective Date of Current Version: July 2026