Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Department of Entrepreneurship and Management

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. We are 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.

Job Description

Assistant Teaching Professor-Entrepreneurship

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking applications for a ranked non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position from outstanding candidates with expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. This 9-month faculty position begins with the Fall 2026 semester.

• Candidates must demonstrate expertise in areas relating to international business and strategy and/or entrepreneurship.
• 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 capabilities relating to outreach to the business community and industry partners.

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, research and publications must allow for candidate to meet AACSB faculty qualifications.

Anticipated Hiring Range

This is an Assistant Teaching Professor position and salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in teaching, publications and/or research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Initial appointment is for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, Academic Positions, click on Prospective Employees, Job Identification 60061.

Please combine all application materials references into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment.

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

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