Department Chair, Criminal Justice

The Department Chair oversees the academic and operational activities of assigned programs within Dallas College. This includes managing faculty, scheduling courses, overseeing budgets, and ensuring program quality to align with student success and workforce needs. The Department Chair supervises faculty and staff at multiple locations across Dallas College’s campuses and centers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple programs across various campuses.
• Proficiency in managing teams, program schedules, and budgets.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts and fostering faculty and staff development.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
• Experience using data for program improvement and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management: Develop, review, and improve credit and non-credit programs. Coordinate program assessments and curriculum updates. Support new program development and maintain program accreditation standards.
• Faculty and Staff Oversight: Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty. Provide coaching and professional development opportunities. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Academic Operations: Create course schedules, manage section builds, and oversee delivery modalities. Resolve student complaints, grade disputes, and program-related issues. Support dual credit, P-TECH, and Early College programs as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Develop and manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation. Collaborate with leadership to align departmental goals with institutional priorities.
• Collaboration and Outreach: Work with advisory boards, higher education and industry partners, and other departments to maintain program quality. Promote student success by addressing academic and operational needs.
• Performance Management: Tracking progress, providing feedback, and supporting professional development. Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or Criminology, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience in higher education.
• Teaching experience in a college setting.
• Experience in program development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Office-based environment with travel between campuses.
• Official transcript will be required.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us: Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline: November 5, 2026