JAMES M. CHILDERS, Ph.D.
10608 Vinton Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 786-1476
[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmchilders
Personal Attributes
Highly qualified administrative professional with over 20 years of leadership experience.
Skilled in many disciplines such as Human Resources, Management, Health Care, and
Criminal Justice.
Dedicated professional with over 30 years of healthcare and criminal justice knowledge.
Comprehensive involvement in developing a graduate academic program in forensic
science and teaching online undergraduate courses.
Effective collaborator with accreditation experience.
Skilled in grant application with numerous awards received.
Efficiently and creatively use my experience to identify ways improve processes and
outcomes.
Detail oriented with strong skills in analytic structured techniques, research methodology
and advanced analytic and technical writing.
Throughout career, lauded for subject matter expertise in research methodology,
healthcare, leadership and criminal justice.
Possess exceptional oral, written communication and critical thinking skills.
Professional Experience
Grace Healthcare System
2013 – 4/1/2016
Executive Director of Development for Telemedicine & Correctional Healthcare, Lubbock, TX
Recruited to develop a prison healthcare specialty program.
Was responsible for development and implementation of telemedicine programs in
correctional, clinic, and hospital settings.
Created budgets, write policies and procedures, conduct human resource acquisitions,
complete contract negotiations, and assist in regulatory compliance.
Initially oversaw the operation in an administrative capacity to increase market shares in
telemedicine and correctional healthcare.
Evolved conceptual model of correctional healthcare and telepsych to functioning
departments within the Grace Healthcare System.
Collaborated with physicians, unit health administrators, and corporate executives for
organizational success.
Worked closely with for-profit national & international healthcare companies
Administratively managed healthcare at Lubbock County Detention Center, Juvenile
Justice Center, and Residential Treatment Center, total over 1,500 beds
Director & Adjunct Graduate Faculty
Institute for Forensic Science
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2006 – 2013
Was responsible for administrative tasks of the department such as managing daily
operations, monitoring budgets, marketing, and handling human resource management
functions of staff and instructors.
Was comprehensively involvement in developing a graduate academic program in
forensic science.
Advocated for the program to entail two focuses, one for criminologists and one for crime
scene investigators or other non-scientific professionals (forensic examiner and forensic
scientist), which was approved.
Developed degree requirements and curriculum for the forensic examiner track.
Collaborated with other TTU departments and local and state criminal justice entities to
gain support and advice from these groups.
Prepared documents for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board request for a
new program for master’s degree document: approved in August 2011.
Prepared foundation and grant proposals for the Institute for Forensic Science.
Assisted students in conducting research in forensic sciences, obtaining scholarships and
internships.
Was in charge of Forensic Program Accreditation preparation.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
1997 – 2006
Northern Regional Administrator, Managed Correctional Health Care, Lubbock, TX
Oversaw administrative and human resource operations for approximately 350 Texas
Tech employees, approximately 350 contracted employees, and health care to
approximately 16,000 offenders in Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas
Youth Commission facilities.
Monitored $25M budget and financials for northern region operations.
Collaborated regarding contracts with rural and small hospitals in the region.
Negotiated and maintained managed care contracts with specialty hospitals and other
health care providers.
Marketed and consulted for services provided by correctional health care department to
external clients.
Assisted health services facilities in accreditation processes.
Oversaw monthly meetings with unit administrators to maintain open communication and
continued leadership and business education
Worked closely with healthcare administration to maintain positive relationships.
Texoma Medical Center
Director, Home Care and Durable Medical Equipment, Denison, TX
1994 - 1997
Administratively directed an interstate (Texas and Oklahoma) home health department
in a 250 bed, not for-profit, acute care hospital.
Was responsible for human resource management of healthcare professionals, contract
negotiations, marketing, and budgeting, and sales.
Participated in accreditation and licensure compliance requirements.
Reorganized operations to improve efficiency and increase productivity resulting in
forming a for-profit IV infusion pharmacy, total department budget $5.5 million.
Collaborated with other hospital departments and community entities.
Involved annually in a major fund raising event for the hospital.
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Assistant Administrator, Brownfield, TX
1993 – 1994
Oversaw all department managers and facility operations.
Was responsible for implementation of new and innovative programs by collaborating
with a tertiary hospital.
Restructured business office and accounting resulting in an estimated savings of
$100,000 annually.
Methodist Hospital Systems (Concurrently, PT while FT at Lubbock Police Department)
Laboratory Technician, Lubbock, TX
1972 - 1992
Worked in all sections performing clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
Enhanced knowledge of anatomy and laboratory procedures.
Exposed to toxicology, serology, hematology and other biological testing procedures.
Attended the hospital’s School of Medical Technology.
Viewed clinical autopsies and observed emergency room trauma and surgical cases.
Overall 1978 – 1993
Lubbock Police Department
Lubbock, TX
1987 – 1993
Police Sergeant
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2008 - Present
Instructor for various graduate and undergraduate courses both face to face and
online.
Responsible for creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment.
Assures student engagement and retention by personal and rapid responses and
grading.
Courses Taught:
INTS 3350: Team Leadership in Interdisciplinary Problems
In this online course, students will utilize critical, analytical, and integrative approaches to
interdisciplinary problem solving while emphasizing the practices of effective interdisciplinary
leadership and teamwork (Writing Intensive)
INTS 4000: Independent Studies (V1-12) Prerequisites; 2.5 GPA and consent of the
instructor. Teaching assistantship, independent course work, student-initiated research
experience, or individual studies of special interest in integrative studies.
INTS 4350: Capstone in Integrative Studies Advanced course in integrative studies.
Students will draw together the diverse strands of their studies, reflect on their connections,
and produce an in-depth senior project. (Writing Intensive) Prerequisites: INTS 3300 and
senior standing.
FSCI 5350 Crime Scene Investigation (Introduction to Forensic Science)
Crime Scene Investigation. Relevant issues and the principles of forensic science will be
examined. Concepts of identifying, preserving, and collecting of evidence as it relates to
solving crimes will be emphasized.
FSCI 5331 Directed Studies. Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (3). Forensic Science
and the Law: Students will experience real-world topics specific to legal issues. This class
involves directly working with the Innocence Project of Texas. This project is dedicated to
investigating claims of innocence related to serious crimes.
FSCI 6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6). A major empirical research project in a field of forensic
science.
FSCI 6031. Internship in Forensic Science (V1-6). Supervised internship in an aspect of
forensic science designed to provide the student with practical experience in the field.
FSCI 6330. Master's Report in Forensic Science (3). Supervised research project to
provide the student an opportunity to develop specific experience in the field.
FSCI 5331 Directed Studies. Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (3).
Impression Evidence: Tire, Shoe, & Fingerprints. The study of the history of the use of
impression evidence in solving crimes. Recognition, collection and preservation techniques
will also be demonstrated.
Guest lecturer
2009 - Present
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Forensic Nursing Courses
Topic: Death Investigations
Texas Tech University Plant and Soil Science Introductory Courses
Topic: Forensic Soil Analysis
Texas Tech University College of Business Health Organization Management Courses
Topic: Prison Life and Healthcare
Community Based Courses
TTU Osher Life Long Learning Institute: “CSI: Fact or Fiction” classes
2009 - 2012
Middle School & High School “CSI” (short courses)
e.g. summer camps, science classes, forensic classes
2008 - 2013
Grant Preparation Experience
National Institute of Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2013
Research Grant for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury Using Big Data from
a Forensics Psychology Source, Childers (Co-PI), FOA: RFA-CE-13-002, CFDA: 93.136.
Amount: $968,574. (Not Awarded).
Hillcrest Foundation
2012
Taphonomy Research Grants Childers (PI), 30-01-100-3075066, Awarded: $50,000.
U.S. Department of Justice
2009
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Law Enforcement Outreach Training Initiative, Childers
(Co-PI). 2007-DD-BX-K1, Amount: $52,905
Formal Education
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies
Minor: Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2011
MS, Interdisciplinary Studies
Emphasis in Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
1992
BA, Social Welfare
Minor: Sociology
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
1977
Professional Licenses
Active Texas Peace Officer License
1981 - 1995, 2007 - Present
Memberships and Affiliations
Reserve Deputy, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office
2009 - Present
Texas Distant Learning Association American
American College of Healthcare Executives
2015
1990 – 2007
American Correctional Association
2015
Community Service and Leadership
Caprock Corvette Club – Fundraising
2013 - Present
Human Resource Consulting for Non-Profit Organization
2013 - Present
Society of Forensic Science Students - Fundraising
2009 - 2013
Middle School & High School “CSI” (short courses)
e.g. summer camps, science classes, forensic classes
2008 - 2013
Texas Tech Goin’ Band Association, Vice President
2002 - 2004
Denison Lions’ Club
1993 - 1996
Articles and Research
Kersh, K., Childers, J., Karim, G., & Justice, D. (2014). Detection of gunshot residue on dark
colored clothing prior to chemical analysis. Journal of Forensic Science. 59 (3) pp. 754 –
763.
Krebs, C., Lindquist, C., Warner, T., Fisher, B., Martin, S., & Childers, J. (2011). Comparing
sexual assault prevalence estimates obtained with direct and indirect questioning
techniques. Violence Against Women. 17 (2) pp. 219 – 235. doi:
10.1177/1077801210397743
Childers, J. (2011). The Relationship Between The College Males' Environments and Sexual
Aggression. Texas Tech University.
Childers, J. (2000). Correctional managed health care. CorHealth. pp. 13-15 (reprint).
Childers, J. (1999) Correctional managed health care. Journal of Rural Health. Volume VII, Number
3, pp. 5-8.
Childers, J. (Nov./Dec. 1991), Plateauing in law enforcement. Narcotic Journal. pp. 56-57 (reprint).
Childers, J. (1991). Plateauing in law enforcement. F.B.I. Law Enforcement Bulletin. pp. 16-18.
Highly Competent Subject Areas
Software:
Microsoft Office Suite
Visio
ARC GIS (Geographic Information System)
Cognos
AFISM
Banner
Learning Management Systems:
Blackboard 9.1
Subject Matter Expert:
Human Resource Management
Correctional Healthcare
Human Behavior
Rural Healthcare
Telehealth
Forensics
Leadership
Management
Budgets/Finance
Strategic Planning