ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR of Entrepreneurship and Management / UMKC HW Bloch School of

Hiring Department

Department of Entrepreneurship and Management

Henry W. Bloch School of Management

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Job Description

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track or tenured position in entrepreneurship and innovation. Consideration will be given to candidates for assistant, associate, and full professor positions. Experience candidates with outstanding credentials and interests in the management of technology and innovation may be eligible for an endowed chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in business (or a related discipline) with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation from an institution where the business school is accredited by AACSB.
• ABDs will be considered. However, the doctoral degree must be completed by the start date.

• Candidates must offer evidence of instructional effectiveness. Candidates also must demonstrate the potential to effectively utilize different teaching modalities and to address the needs of students from across a broad portfolio of programs and students of underrepresented groups.
• Evidence demonstrating the capability to publish in high-impact journals. For more senior candidates, the candidate must have an established and active research program with a significant portfolio of publications in top-tier outlets.

Full Time/Part Time

The desired start date is Fall 2023. This is a tenure-eligible, 9-month, ranked full-time faculty position with benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start date is Fall 2023.

Application Instructions

Candidates need to apply online: To assure full consideration, electronic applications should include a cover letter describing the candidate’s ability to meet stated qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, copies of publications (if any), and the names and contact information of at least three references. References will not be contacted without permission of the candidate.

Application materials must be submitted by clicking the “Apply Now” tab. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.) in filenames. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu

An official copy of transcript(s), showing when degree(s), were conferred will be required before an official offer is made to final candidate. The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degrees.

Comments

Significant support from the Bloch Family Foundation, established by our School’s namesake, Henry W. Bloch, encourages excellence in research, teaching, and engagement. The School is centrally positioned within the growing Kansas City metropolitan area, an area that boasts recent recognition for its unique combination of a low cost of living and a high quality of life. The region offers many opportunities to enjoy the arts, music, food, the outdoors, and a vibrant sports culture. It offers short commutes and excellent options for elementary and secondary education. Kansas City is home to a number of major corporations, significant foundations, as well as a vibrant community of start-ups and non-profit organizations.

The Bloch School enrolls over 1800 undergraduate and graduate students and also offers extensive non-credit programming through executive and continuing education. The Bloch School has approximately 60 full-time faculty and also partners with a talented group of adjunct faculty, many of whom who are in leadership roles at organizations in the region.

The school is committed to providing outstanding educational experiences for a broad range of students. We serve professionals and executives who are focusing on further developing their capabilities while fully engaged in a demanding career. We serve undergraduate students who are focused on developing skills for their first professional assignment. We serve experienced professionals seeking to make a career change. And we serve students pursing specialized graduate degrees and certificates.

The Bloch School has developed strong partnerships with corporations, start-ups, non-profits, and governmental organizations throughout the Kansas City region. Our partners are engaged with the Bloch School by serving on Advisory Boards, supporting career programs, engaging in the classroom, and providing opportunities for internships and experimental learning. We strive to support our partners by offering programs designed to meet their talent development needs.

The Bloch School, with both AACSB and NASPA accreditation, is committed to offering innovative programs and to ensuring students have access to outstanding career and student support services, vibrant student organizations, and opportunities to engage in global business experiences.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.

Please visit these pages to learn more about UMKC’s engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion .

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