"Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship / UMKC HW Bloch School of Management"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

HW Bloch School of Management

Department of Entrepreneurship and Management

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor-Entrepreneurship

The Bloch School of Management is focused on helping students develop the capacity for driving business innovation in our AI driven landscape, supporting both new ventures and established organizations. The School seeks to create "builders" for this era of disruption who combine expertise in the application of emerging technologies, business acumen, creativity, agility, and skills for opportunity recognition, change management, and collaboration.

The School offers rich opportunities for experience-based learning and access to rewarding career opportunities with a broad range of partner organizations. It is focused on student success, with vibrant student organizations and strong support services. The Bloch School enrolls approximately 2000 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 a talented group of adjunct faculty, many of whom who are in leadership roles at organizations in the region. https://bloch.umkc.edu/index.html

Job Description

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position from outstanding candidates with expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology.

This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked faculty promotion. Initial appointment is for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Qualifications

• MBA or related graduate degree (including a PhD or DBA) where the business school is accredited by AACSB or EQUIS with significant coursework in areas related to expected teaching assignments.
• For candidates with a MBA or MS degree, at least 5 years of professional experience in areas related to expected teaching assignments.
• Experience, professional engagement, and/or research and publications must allow for candidate to meet AACSB faculty qualifications.
• Evidence documenting expertise in areas related to technology and innovation, commercialization, and/or product development.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate competencies critical for instructional effectiveness, the ability to address the needs of students from across a broad portfolio of programs and from different backgrounds, and the capacity to utilize different teaching modalities.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate outreach capabilities and competencies relating to the design and delivery of co-curricular programming.

Anticipated Hiring Range

This is a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position and salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in publications and research.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides competitive compensation, generous leave, tuition assistance, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click on Academic Positions, Job Identification 58442.

Please combine all application materials references into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /,&,%, etc.). Files should not exceed 11MB.

• Cover letter highlighting qualifications for a ranked faculty position
• A current curriculum vitae
• A research statement, including any funded projects
• A teaching statement (reflecting teaching experience)
• Current contact information for three professional references

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for candidates who progress to the finalist stage. A successful criminal background check is required for hire.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Application Deadline

Application review begins upon receipts. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.