Visiting Scholar, UMKC Bloch School of Management

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Henry W. Bloch School of Management

As a Visiting Scholar, internally known as an Executive-in-Residence, you will engage in business development to increase enrollment in customized executive education programs. This includes developing and executing strategies for connecting with organizational decisions makers and the development and delivery of sales messages.

Additional responsibilities:

* Engage in business development to increase enrollment in graduate programs serving working professionals and executives. This includes developing and executing strategies for encouraging employers to sponsor employee participation in graduate programs and securing opportunities with employers to promote its offerings via lunch and learn type sessions or other forums.

* Design program content, simulations, and projects for customized offerings for clients and/or industry segments

* Serve as the instructor for customized executive education offerings.

* Conduct and publish research on topics related to business and management.

* Engage in consultative research to support sector or client needs and develop recommendations and/or programming in response to research findings

* Teach up to 3 classes in undergraduate or graduate programs

This is a 9 or 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible unranked academic position.

Our academic workload and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

DBA or PhD in business or a related area

10 years in senior leadership roles in a business or related field

1 year experience in business development and relationship management

Prior experience teaching working professionals and executives in graduate or customized executive education

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 54973.

Please upload all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references).

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 54973.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu

Review of applications begins upon receipt, the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC is a gateway to 21st century business education, offering undergraduate, graduate, and executive non-degree education.

As lived by the school's namesake, Bloch is committed to offering programs that address the needs of stakeholders and in developing students who are innovative and agile, and ready to tackle both the business and social challenges in our region.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.