"Associate Professor & Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention"

Job Description

Prairie View A&M University

Associate Professor & Director, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Director will be responsible for leading the Center in prioritizing and developing a dynamic externally funded research agenda, partnering with agencies to prevent and reduce delinquency in the state, creating and implementing a plan for the Center to increase trainings for juvenile justice practitioners in the state, partnering the Center with faculty members in relevant areas for research and training, translating research to training and policy, and managing staff. The Director is expected to create and implement a vision that aligns with Center's legislative mandate and the university's vision in the PVAMU 2035: Journey to Eminence Strategic Plan: Prairie View A&M University will be a premier, public, research-intensive HBCU that serves as a national model for student success.

In this role, the Director will maintain a teaching load of 1/1. Collaboration with university faculty, staff, and administration is essential to prioritize and lead a nationally recognized Center, as well as to develop targeted workshops and outreach programs. A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, management and operational experience, success at managing an organizational budget, and strong interpersonal skills are essential qualifications for the next Center Director.

Responsibilities:

• Carry a 1/1 teaching load in the Department of Justice Studies.
• Work with and mentor students in the College of Juvenile Justice.
• Identify and obtain external funding opportunities for research and dissemination.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service activities.
• Ensure the Center follows its mandated mission.
• Manage a full-time staff.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Develop strong partnerships with relevant agencies.
• Supervise the development of practitioner certificate programs, evidence-based trainings, continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Support staff to conduct and disseminate research on juvenile crime and its prevention.
• Collaborate university faculty, staff, and administration to prioritize and lead the Center's research agenda.
• Manage the Center's budget
• Represent and market the accomplishments of the Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Forensic/Criminal Psychology, or related field.
• Scholarly record commensurate with appointment at the rank of tenured Associate Professor upon appointment.
• At least 4 years of administrative experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successful record of external funding.
• Ability to demonstrate planning, leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in public relations and dealing with community leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of administrative experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing an organizational budget.
• Strong track record of research and publications on juvenile justice, trends in delinquency, and best practices for preventing and reducing delinquency.
• Prior experience in a tenured faculty position.

Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.