"Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Supply Chain Management / UMKC HW BLOCH SCHOOL of MANAGEMENT"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
Bloch School of Management
Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Assistant Professor

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/

Job Description

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. We welcome candidates with teaching and research interests in operations and supply chain management, with particular interests in the application of AI to business and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in supply chain, operations, or a related discipline such as business analytics, industrial engineering, information systems from an institution where the business school is accredited by AACSB or EQUIS.
• 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. Evidence of capability to effectively teach courses in operations and supply chain management, including courses that focus on the application of AI. The curriculum vitae must include a listing of courses taught to date along with teaching evaluation scores.
• Evidence demonstrating the capability to publish in high-impact journals.
• Candidates must demonstrate expertise related to the growing role of AI and emerging technologies in supply chain and operations.

Anticipated Hiring Range

This is an Assistant Professor position and salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in publications and research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure. Appointment to begin in August 2026.

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 58327.

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 tenure-track 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 on January 20. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.