The College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky is seeking
an experienced, energetic, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as
the inaugural Director, Criminal…
Justice Programs. Created in 2024, the programs seek to grow
from their initial offerings to become a destination for in-person
and online undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for
researchers and practitioners who are committed to improving the
administration of justice and advancing the national dialogue and
understanding of structures and systems that are simultaneously
just, equitable, and effective. As programs within the College of
Social Work, the new director will have the resources of an
established college, already well-grounded in the human services
professions, as well as the presence offered by a public, flagship
research university.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit,
exhibiting experience challenging the status quo, passion to
inspire others, and innovation to shape the future of criminal
justice education. The director will have the opportunity to create
a team of distinguished and dedicated faculty members, fostering a
collaborative environment that encourages intellectual curiosity,
academic excellence, and student success. A commitment to justice
will be instrumental in shaping the programs’ curricula, policies,
and practices.
The director will be a growth-oriented leader, tasked with
identifying opportunities for program expansion and improvement,
adapting and evolving to address needs of current and future
leaders, practitioners, researchers, administrators, and educators.
The ideal candidate will be ready to create an academic community
and set of offerings that is inspired by the setting of the
programs within the College of Social Work and at the
Commonwealth’s flagship land-grant university.
The successful candidate will be required to have an earned
doctorate or terminal degree. The director must also have an
outstanding record of research, teaching, and service commensurate
with an Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Social
Work, as well as a demonstrated commitment to ensuring diverse
representation of people, processes, methodologies, and content
areas. The director should have at least two years of
administration or management experience, or a history of
progressively responsible administrative/leadership experience. The
director must exhibit a commitment to ensuring diverse
representation of people, processes, methodologies, and content
areas.
Candidates should provide a resume and a letter of application that
addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the
Leadership Profile.
Please direct all nominations and inquiries to Rob Springall and
Anissa Conner by using the WittKeiffer Candidate Portal or via email to:
[email protected].
The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague,
express interest, or apply for a position.
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and
inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and
staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive
to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities,
and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the
well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a
healthy place to work, learn, and live.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for
our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of
Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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