ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or FULL PROFESSOR of CHILD & FAMILY 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 Child and Family Law.
About the role
The successful candidate will join a dynamic legal community and contribute to the School of Law's mission of providing high-quality legal education and research.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scholarly research in family law
- Teach courses in family law
- Advocate for and engage with the community on issues related to child and family law
- Participate in professional development activities and service to the legal community
Requirements
- A J.D. or equivalent degree is required
- Documented scholastic success in the field of Family Law
Qualifications
- Experience in externally funded research
- Ability to teach effectively at the university level
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
Benefits
- University benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Roth 403(b) retirement plan
- Retirement contributions
- Tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents
Pay
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and evidence of success in externally funded research.
Schedule
This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure promotion.
Contact Information
To apply, please visit https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ and click on Academic Positions/Prospective employees (Job Opening ID 59783).
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59783 and name of the position.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.
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.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.
For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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.