DIRECTOR and ASSOCIATE/Full PROFESSOR NATURAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENT / UMKC School of Science & Engineering / Division of Natural & Built Environment

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/

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, the Divisional Directors are responsible for the overarching performance of their division, communicating between administration and their divisional faculty, and advocating for the divisional needs. The Divisional Director leads their division with the goal of elevating the division relative to key areas as defined by the system, university, school, and division. Specific duties will include these elements along 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.

A terminal degree in the relevant divisional areas of emphasis, disciplines, and rank of Associate or Full Professor or eligibility for such tenured positions at UMKC.

A strong ability to bring people from different disciplines together to work toward a common goal, 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.