ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of CRIMINAL LAW / UMKC SCHOOL of LAW

The School of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a tenure-eligible faculty member specializing in Criminal Law. Named a Top 100 Law School by U.S. News and World Report, the School is located in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri, offering courses leading to J.D. or LL.M. degrees for approximately 450 students.

About the Role

The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the School of Law through teaching, scholarship, and service. They will be expected to maintain a high level of scholarly productivity, engage in research, and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of criminal law courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative legal education programs.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Mentor students and advise on their academic and professional development.
• Engage in community outreach and service activities related to criminal law.

Requirements

• A J.D. or equivalent degree is required.
• Documented scholastic success in the field of criminal law.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching criminal law at the college or university level.
• Publication record in criminal law scholarship.
• Ability to secure external funding for research projects.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and evidence of scholarly achievement and/or externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion.

Pay

Details regarding pay are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and evidence of scholarly achievement and/or externally funded research.

Schedule

The anticipated schedule is 9 months per year, with benefits eligibility.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ and click on Academic Positions/Prospective employees (Job Opening ID 59765). Applications should include a personal letter of interest and applicable experience, a current curriculum vitae, evidence of success in publication, and contact information for three professional references. Higher education transcripts will be required for search committee review for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

Application Materials

• Personal letter of interest and applicable experience which qualifies you for a tenure-eligible faculty position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of success in publication.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Handling of Application Materials

All uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Other Information

• The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.