Department Head - Department of Criminal Justice at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Department Head - Department of Criminal Justice Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292760 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.Department Information The Department of Criminal Justice serves a growing population of undergraduate and graduate students across several different academic and professional programs. At the undergraduate level, students may pursue the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or the B.S. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensics. The department also offers the Criminal Justice P.O.S.T. Certification track in partnership with UNG¿s Public Safety Academy, allowing students to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements while earning at B.S degree in criminal justice. At the graduate level, the department offers the fully online Master of Science in Criminal Justice, which emphasizes international crime and justice. The department also houses the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence the first program of its kind in the state designed to prepare scholars and practitioners for leadership roles in research, intelligence analysis, homeland security, and justice administration. Together, these programs reflect the department's commitment to academic rigor, professional preparation, and engaged learning supported by faculty with both academic and practitioner experience. Job Summary The University of North Georgia invites applications for the position of Department Head of Criminal Justice. This 12-month administrative appointment reports directly to the Dean of Arts & Letters and provides academic, operational, and strategic leadership for the department.Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.Contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470 for more information. Responsibilities Build and manage semester course schedules, faculty teaching assignments, and workload distribution. Monitor enrollment trends each term and adjust course offerings to support student progression and timely program completion. Ensure the quality, integrity, and continuous improvement of all academic programs, including undergraduate degrees, graduate programs, and Public Safety Academy pathways. Direct academic assessments, program reviews, and learning-outcome evaluations. Provide vision, direction, and long-term planning for departmental programs and initiatives. Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty. Conduct annual performance evaluations, goal-setting discussions, and semester check-ins. Ensure faculty syllabi, instructional materials, and teaching methods meet academic and institutional standards. Guide faculty through pre-tenure, promotion and tenure, and post-tenure review processes. Manage departmental budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation. Support development of grant proposals, external funding, and community-engaged projects. Lead regular departmental meetings and ensure effective communication with faculty, staff, and students. Participate in leadership meetings with the Dean and represent the department at other on-campus meetings, including Academic Affairs and department head meeting and effectively disseminates college and university initiatives to departmental faculty, staff, and students. Foster a collegial, inclusive, student-centered, and academically rigorous departmental culture. Support recruitment, retention, advising, and degree-completion initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students. Address student concerns, grievances, academic issues, and classroom-related matters. Served as an advocate for the department within the university and the broader community, representing the department's interests and communicating administrative decisions to faculty. Works collaboratively with other department chairs, Dean, and university administrators to advance the institution's strategic goals and initiatives. Teach within the department as appropriate (typically at a reduced load), supporting undergraduate and graduate instruction. Maintain an active scholarly record consistent with faculty rank and administrative duties. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field. Scholarly record fitting appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor. Evidence of leadership, teaching excellence, and research productivity. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of administrative experience as a coordinator or director of an academic program Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students. Experience with curriculum development and assessment. Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and TranscriptsContact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.Other Information This is a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeThis position does not require security clearance.Background Check Position of Trust + EducationSpecial Applicant Instructions If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.