Chairperson of Justice Studies Department

Position:
Department Chairperson
Department of Justice Studies

Starting Date:
July 1, 2008

Rank and Salary:
Open and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department:
The Department of Justice Studies at Northeastern Illinois University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies. Day, evening, and weekend courses are offered by the department. The Justice Studies Department has over 400 majors and 100 minors.

Responsibilities:
The chairperson is the chief administrative officer for the department and is responsible for supervising all aspects of the program. Course scheduling, budgets, hiring faculty and staff, and representing the department on college and university committees are integral parts of this position. Teaching one course per term is required.

Qualifications:
Minimal qualifications include: earned doctorate from an accredited institution in an area related to departmental programs and a record of teaching, research, and service that would lead to an appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor is required. The department also seeks a Chair who demonstrates ability to work with diverse faculty and students, a consensus builder, and a person who is willing to mentor students and faculty.

The University:
Northeastern Illinois University is a state supported institution located in the northwest section of Chicago in a residential neighborhood. Located eight miles from downtown Chicago and twenty minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the University enrolls 12,000 commuter students. Northeastern Illinois University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and has been ranked the most diverse university in the Midwest for several years by U.S. News and World Report.

Application:
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and the names of three references including e-mail and telephone number to:

      Wamucii Njogu, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
      5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
      Chicago, IL 60625-4699

Electronic submissions can be sent to W-Njogu@neiu.edu

Northeastern Illinois University is an AA/EO Employer and is strongly committed to diversity. Applications from women and minority groups are encouraged.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.