Missouri-Kansas City Seeks Property Visitor

Visiting Faculty Position in Property

The School of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking qualified candidates for a visiting faculty position to teach the first-year Property I & II courses and meet other curricular needs, especially in the property, land use, or environmental fields. The position is a three-quarter-time, benefits-eligible position and will require teaching courses scheduled from August 15, 2014 through May 2, 2015 with administration of a final exam following each semester, and the maintenance of regular office hours.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. Pursuant to University policy, all final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. Prior law school experience teaching Property or related subjects is strongly preferred. Commitment to student-centered, collegial learning environment is required.

Full Time/Part Time

This is a three-quarter-time position.

Salary

Salary is negotiable

Application Deadline

May 26, 2014

Application Instructions

The deadline for applications is May 26, 2014. A complete application includes a letter of application detailing desire and qualifications to teach Property and one or more other law school courses. The application should include a curriculum vitae reflecting the highest degree earned and previous teaching/research and practice experience. The application should be submitted to: UMKC Human Resources http://www.umkc.edu/hr.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 523-0002.

For more information, please contact Associate Dean Barbara Glesner Fines

816-235-2380 or [email protected]