The Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Missouri – Kansas City is committed to achieving national preeminence and seeks entrepreneurial individuals who share our passion to achieve this vision. Both the School and the University have highly focused visions and are committed to building those areas that meet the needs of tomorrow’s businesses and the students who will provide leadership for those organizations. The Bloch School prepares entrepreneurial and innovative leaders to meet the demands of a changing world.



Through the efforts of its faculty and programs it advances knowledge and practice through excellent teaching, scholarship, outreach, and service. The University has adopted an ambitious plan to be a nationally recognized leader among urban institutions. The Bloch School vision includes being nationally and internationally recognized as having top-tier programs in three areas: entrepreneurship and innovation, financial services, and strategic leadership within its undergraduate, masters and Executive MBA programs.



The School seeks an individual who will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing innovative capstone courses that will be recognized as models at the undergraduate, graduate, and Executive MBA levels. The goals of the School focus on preparing graduates for successful careers in a variety of fields. Bloch students’ experiential learning will include exposure to current technological applications and actual experience in the workplace. The culmination in the capstone course as designed for the specific program must focus on integrating knowledge learned throughout the program as well as learning the leading concepts in the strategic management domain. It is critical that our students understand innovation, entrepreneurial behavior, and risk-taking in the global marketplace of changing demographics, technology, and markets while also fulfilling legal and ethical responsibilities.



We seek an innovative and energetic individual with a demonstrated record of or potential for a sustained successful research program as evidenced by publications in well-respected academic journals. The candidate should also demonstrate capability for outstanding classroom performance at the undergraduate, graduate and Executive MBA levels. Applicants with expertise in entrepreneurship and/or international business are especially encouraged to apply. It is preferred that individuals have an earned doctorate prior to commencing the position; however, ABD applicants will be considered. Applicants should present evidence of the ability to operate effectively in a participative, collegial environment, and demonstrate a passion to interact successfully with the business community.



To assure full consideration, applications should include a statement describing the candidate’s ability to meet stated qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references. References will not be contacted without permission of the candidate.



Applications and nominations may be submitted either in hard copy or electronically, although electronic copies are preferred. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send electronic applications to BlochRecruitFIMSstrat@UMKC.edu



UMKC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The appointment will be a tenure track at the Assistant or Associate level. The Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration is endowed by Henry W. Bloch, a co-founder of H&R Block, Inc. The Bloch School has approximately 1,600 students, 45 full-time faculty, and excellent technology resources. The School offers instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive MBA levels; resources for course and program development; and support for research, summer, and travel.