DIRECTOR and ASSOCIATE/Full PROFESSOR NATURAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENT / UMKC School of Science &

The University of Missouri Kansas City seeks a Director for the Division of Natural and Built Environment, which includes architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, geosciences, and urban planning. This tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level involves leadership, administrative responsibilities, and collaboration with faculty to enhance research and education. The role includes teaching, research, and professional service within a 9-month academic framework.
Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Natural and Built Environment

(Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences,
Geosciences (Geology and GIS), and Urban Planning)

The Division of Natural and Built Environment (NBE) is one of four
divisions under the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the
University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC). SSE is the largest
school, 3500 students, with the largest research portfolio within
UMKC. The NBE Division includes the Faculties of Architecture,
Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geospatial
Information Systems, and Urban Planning & Design. NBE faculty
research and education focuses on natural hazard mitigation and
science, climate change, geophysical systems, and civil
engineering, structural, hydrology, geotechnical, construction and
materials, as well as architecture, planning, and design. https://sse.umkc.edu/academics/

Job Description

Director , Division of Natural and Built
Environment

(Associate or Full Professor)

(Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences,
Geosciences (Geology and GIS), and Urban Planning)

The Division of Natural and Built Environment (NBE) at UMKC invites
applications for the Director of NBE, which is an Associate or Full
Professor tenure-track (tenured) faculty position with the
additional administrative duties of managing the division. SSE
seeks an Associate or Full Professor in one of the disciplines
within the division, architecture, civil engineering, environmental
studies. geosciences, urban planning or design.

SSE requests candidates that will be effective leaders and
administrators, who will create and work with the NBE faculty to
implement a vision of multidisciplinary research and education. The
vision of collaborative research, educational initiatives,
community involvement, and creativity are essential. The NBE
Division Director must be capable of leading this multidisciplinary
faculty, managing the divisional finances, and creating short-and
long-term strategies for growth in enrollments, research and
programs.

SSE invites applications for persons that will be a collaborative
colleague, director, who will continue with an outstanding research
program with a commitment to student success. As a director, the
workload will include administrative duties, teaching (reduced
load), research, and professional service. The position is a
9-month academic position with additional pay to cover an
additional 3 months of administrative duties.

Specifically, th e Divisional Directors are responsible for the
overarching performance of their division, communicating between
administration and their d i v i siona l faculty, and advocating
for the d i v i s i ona l needs. Th e Divisional Director l eads
their division with the goa l of e l evat i ng the division
relative to key areas as defined by the system, university, school,
and division. Specific duties w ill include these e l ements a l
ong with any other necessary duties as assigned by the dean and
administration.

The Division Director will be:

· A member of the SSE Dean’s Leadership Team.

· An advisor to the Dean relative to divisional needs for staff,
faculty, equipment, space, and teaching/research support.

· A liaison and two-way communicator between the Dean and their
faculty relative to university, school, and divisional
opportunities, strategies, policies, and needs.

· An advisor to the Dean’s staff and administrators relative their
division, needs, issues and expectations.

· An administrator responsible for advising, creating, and
implementing the divisional budget.

· An academic manager responsible for divisional faculty workload
assignments, evaluations, promotion and tenure reviews, and
divisional service.

· A manager responsible for overseeing instructional assignments,
scheduling, GTA assignments and budgeting, adjunct and faculty
hires, and other administrative duties.

· An overseer of the respective accreditation documentation and
processes.

· A research faculty member within NBE.

Qualifications

A termina l degree in the relevant divisiona l areas of emphasis,
disciplines, and rank of Associate or Full Professor or e li gibi
li ty for such tenured positions at UMKC.

A strong abi li ty to bring peop l e from different disciplines
together to work toward a common goa l , and to work effectively
with a wide range of constituencies in academia, professional
societies, related industries, and civic organizations.

· Experience in academic administration as a Dean, Associate Dean,
Department Chair/Head, Associate Department Chair/Head, or Program
Director.

Experience in working with faculty on policy and processes.

· Experience in ( departmental) budgeting.

· Experience with an active research program, including publishing,
PhD mentoring, and grant funding.

· Commitment to the implementation of the vision, mission and goals
of NBE, SSE, and UMKC.

· Significant attributes of strategic, creative (visionary),
excellent leadership skills, excellent written and oral
communication skills, tact and confidentiality, and ability to
balance morale building with accountability.

Anticipated Hiring Range

As a Division Director, the workload will
include administrative duties, teaching (reduced load), research,
and professional service. The position is a 9-month academic
position with additional pay and responsibilities to cover an
additional 3 months of administrative duties. Salary is
negotiable and commensurate with rank, success in externally funded
research, credentials, and experience.

The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans,
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our
academic schedule and workloads support a positive work/life
balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must complete the name and contact
information of the online application at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click
on Academic Positions Job Opening ID 55069
.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft
Word document and upload it as a resume attachment. Limit the
document name to 50 characters. Do not include special characters
(e.g., /, &, %, etc.). The maximum file size limit is 11
MB.

Required materials include:

· cover letter that provides applicable experience and credentials
that qualify you for a tenure-eligible faculty position,

· curriculum vitae,

· description of research interests and goals, and success or
potential for externally funded research, please include future
plans/vision, how they fit within and expand SSE 's current
research, teaching and administration,

· the names and current contact information for three people who
can provide letters of professional recommendation.

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for
applicants who progress to the finalist stage.

· Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Sarah Beth
Schulz (schulzsb@umkc.edu), Executive Assistant to the Dean.

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

· 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.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains
open until a qualified candidate is hired. Start date is
negotiable.

Other Information

UMKC, with Carnegie R1 classification, is a public, urban,
research university with more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate,
and professional students. SSE currently has an enrollment of more
than 3500 students, undergraduate and graduate. UMKC, is part of
the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is
committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for
our partnerships with multicultural communities to effectively
foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of
life. The School of Science and Engineering is instrumental to the
University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics
Innovation Center (dSAIC) and UMKC’s MO Institute of Defense and
Energy (MIDE) which support university research across the state
and play a critical role in the region's health, business, and
defense, related research and workforce development.

The Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE) consists of
faculty, professional researchers, and students from a range of
academic disciplines that span academia, industry, and defense
agencies. As of 2024, MIDE has secured $60+M in externally awarded
grants and contracts, and supports over 60students, faculty, and
staff. SSE supplies the vast majority of faculty and students that
make up the MIDE research teams. The research successes of SSE and
MIDE have significantly contributed to place UMKC in a position to
reach the status of R1, a “very high” research institution.

Community Information

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the
campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the
surrounding community.

Kansas City is a City on the Rise. Big city life and Midwest
charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant,
urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of
living. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is
one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is amongst
the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers in
the USA. Kansas City is a national leader in municipal
sustainability with a growing and vibrant sustainability culture.
Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity,
cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our
community boasts championship professional athletic teams, auto
racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our
beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and
mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive. To
learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, go to
VisitKC.com .

Benefit Eligibility

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.