| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Salary | $130,000–$185,000 Per Year |
Posting Details ================
Position Information --------------------
Essential Functions -------------------
How to Apply --------------
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University of Nebraska at Omaha ------------------------------
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to lead the prestigious School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. As a Metropolitan University of distinction and Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, the University of Nebraska at Omaha transforms and improves the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. UNO is recognized as the premier Metropolitan University throughout the United States and the world.
School Overview --------------
The University of Nebraska Omaha UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice SCCJ is a nationally recognized leader in criminological research, education, and community engaged scholarship housed within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service CPACS led by criminologist Dean Gaylene Armstrong. Uniquely, UNO entities the college and the SCCJ extend their reach beyond the Omaha campus to serve students at the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus.
Rankings and Recognition -------------------------
The school is consistently ranked among the top criminal justice programs in the nation with its Bachelor of Science program ranked 17, its Masters program ranked 5, and its Ph.D. program ranked 13 by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 1100 students across its Omaha and Lincoln campuses, the SCCJ offers one of the largest and most vibrant academic communities in the field.
Degree Programs ----------------
The school delivers five degree programs from the BS through the MA, MS, and PhD, along with a fast-track Bachelor to MS degree options, graduate certificates, dual degree pathways, and extensive online opportunities, ensuring that students at all stages have flexible, high-quality routes to advancement.
Faculty and Research ---------------------
The faculty of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice are nationally recognized leaders whose scholarship shapes the disciplinary direction. As one of the most productive criminology faculties in the country, SCCJ scholars advance cutting-edge research across victimology, policing, corrections, terrorism, prevention, biosocial criminology, and the etiology of criminal behavior. Their work is showcased through major research labs and centers, including the Victimology and Victim Studies Research Lab, the Advancing Research in Corrections Lab, the Criminological Research of Counterterrorism and Security, the Violence Intervention and Policing Research Lab, the Nebraska Collaborative for Violence Intervention and Prevention, the Nebraska Center for Justice Research, the Juvenile Justice Institute, and in partnership with the National Counterterrorism Innovation Technology and Education Center NCITE.
Partnerships and Community Engagement --------------------------------------
The SCCJs robust partnerships locally and nationally have resulted in more than 10 million new externally funded grants and contracts since January 1, 2025. The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is deeply embedded in the community, maintaining strong, enduring partnerships with a wide array of criminal justice agencies and organizations. Students and faculty collaborate closely with federal, state, and local partners, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Secret Service, Omaha, and other metropolitan police departments, Nebraska Probation, and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, creating pathways for internships, applied research, and evidence-based innovation.
Research Centers and Labs -------------------------
These partnerships extend into the schools specialized applied research centers and labs, where faculty and students work alongside practitioners to address real-world challenges through data-driven solutions. Through these initiatives, the SCCJ serves as a trusted resource for agencies seeking rigorous analysis, program evaluation, policy guidance, and professional training, reinforcing its role as a vital contributor to public safety and community well-being across Nebraska and beyond.
Commitment to Education and Community Engagement ------------------------------------------------
The SCCJs commitment to expanding educational horizons includes faculty-led study abroad programs, a diverse suite of experiential learning options, and interdisciplinary collaborations. As a future-oriented school operating at the intersection of research excellence and community impact, the SCCJ is poised for significant strategic growth.
Director Position ------------------
The next School Director is expected to not only expand the capacity and expertise of our faculty but also lead efforts to update and expand curriculum programming in ways that are responsive to workforce development needs, support continued excellence in research and graduate education, and cultivate an environment that prioritizes the success of our undergraduate students and engages all faculty and staff in both Omaha and Lincoln campuses.
Responsibilities -----------------
The Director will be responsible for:
Salary and Benefits -------------------
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$185,000 per year.
Posting Details ----------------
Posting Number: 2026F-00103 Open Date: [Insert Date] Close Date: [Insert Date] Open Until Filled: [Insert Date]
Special Instructions to Applicants ---------------------------------
How to Apply --------------
To learn more or apply for the position, please visit the Academic Search webpage for this position: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public-entry24682/search24682
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