Strategic Director, Undergrad Criminal Justice Programs

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky, College of Social Work, invites applications for Director of Undergraduate Studies in Criminal Justice. The role leads BA and BS programs, undergraduate certificates, and online offerings, guiding curriculum quality, student success, and program innovation.

Reporting to the Chair and Executive Director, the Director will oversee planning, budgeting, faculty engagement, and collaboration with university partners to advance enrollment growth and workforce readiness

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminology or Criminal Justice required.
• Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship.
• Ability to foster, develop, and maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of new programmatic efforts for the undergraduate Criminal Justice programs and certificates.
• Develop strategic plans and frameworks aligned with program goals and university plans.
• Oversee the delivery of BACJ and BSCJ curricula and certificate programs.
• Submit deployment schedules for relevant academic semesters in coordination with leadership.
• Lead annual curricula reviews and ensure adherence to learning outcomes.

Education

PhD in Criminology or Criminal Justice

Job description

The University of Kentucky, College of Social Work, invites applications for Director of Undergraduate Studies in Criminal Justice. The role leads BA and BS programs, undergraduate certificates, and online offerings, guiding curriculum quality, student success, and program innovation.

Reporting to the Chair and Executive Director, the Director will oversee planning, budgeting, faculty engagement, and collaboration with university partners to advance enrollment growth and workforce readiness