Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship​/Umkc HW BLOCH SCHOOL of Management

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.

• 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.

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.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.
• 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 .

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

UMKC is a public, urban,
Carnegie R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

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