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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: StoryWichita State University invites applications for a visionaryscholar??practitioner to lead its historic School of Criminal Justice,established in 1934??the second-oldest program of its kind in thenation. The School offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs inCriminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Forensic Science, includingnewly launched M.S. degrees in Forensic Biology and Forensic Firearms.Online modalities are available for several programs, including the BSin Criminal Justice, BS in Homeland Security, and the MA in CriminalJustice.The Director will provide strategic, academic, and operationalleadership to advance the School??s mission, foster interdisciplinarycollaboration, and strengthen partnerships with federal and local lawenforcement agencies. The role includes oversight of curriculumdevelopment, accreditation efforts (including FEPAC), faculty mentoring,and engagement with the WSU Midwest Criminal Justice Institute and otherstakeholders.This 12-month appointment as Director of the School of Criminal Justicewill be at the professor or associate professor rank with tenure,depending on credentials and experience. The Director of the School willcollaborate with the Director of Forensic Sciences to lead efforts forWSU forensic sciences programs to become fully accredited by theForensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). Weare especially interested in candidates with experience in working withexternal partners, in addition to academic leadership. Applicants shouldbe capable of establishing and sustaining an active research programthat engages undergraduate and graduate students in the various areas ofcriminal justice, including forensic science programs. The Directorreports to the Dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts andSciences.Wichita State University, located in the Air Capital of the World, is aleading urban research institution with a dynamic Innovation Campus, a120 acre hub that has earned the prestigious 2023 Emerging Research ParkAward. It features more than 50 industry partners, includingheavyweights in law enforcement, aviation, and defense such as theBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), WichitaPolice Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems,Textron Aviation, and the Department of Defense via the NationalInstitute for Aviation Research (NIAR). WSU is the only publicuniversity in the nation with an onsite facility for the ATF.Through strategic alignment with industry partners WSU faculty andstudents have unparalleled access to cutting edge research facilities,including on campus labs for the ATF??s Crime Gun Intelligence Center,NNCTC II-NIBIN correlation, Wichita Crime Gun Intelligence Center(WCGIC), and ATF National Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory.These assets provide opportunities for students and faculty to fosterongoing collaboration with federal agencies, industry, and DODinitiatives.WSU offers a unique combination: a nationally recognized criminaljustice legacy, direct access to prestigious law enforcement and defensepartners, and a catalytic Innovation Campus that bridges classroom, lab,and field. We invite forward thinking leaders to join us in guiding thenext wave of criminal justice education, research, and interagencyimpact.Job DutiesStrategic Leadership & AdministrationDevelop and implement strategic plans for academic programs, researchinitiatives, and community engagement.Lead accreditation efforts for forensic science programs through FEPAC.Oversee program reviews to ensure academic quality and resourceefficiency.Manage budgets, staffing, and operational planning for the School.Cultivate relat onships with law enforcement, forensic labs, and federalagencies.Academic & Research LeadershipTeach undergraduate or graduate courses in criminal justice or forensicscience.Mentor faculty and students; promote inclusive excellence and studentsuccess.Secure external funding for research and applied learning initiatives.Support faculty development and interdisciplinary collaboration.External Engagement & InnovationServe as liaison to the Midwest Criminal Justice Institute and otherpartners.Establish and maintain constructive relationships with community andexternal stakeholders.Promote applied learning through internships, field placements, andresearch labs.Advance innovation through alignment with WSU??s Innovation Campus andfederal partners.Faculty RequirementsEarned PhD in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, forensicscience, or a closely related field.Research and teaching experience in criminal justice, forensic science,or criminology.Record of excellence in teaching, research, and service in highereducation.Credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate orFull Professor with tenure.Leadership experience in academic or professional setting