ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or FULL PROFESSOR of CHILD & FAMILY LAW / UMKC SCHOOL of LAW

Job Description The UMKC School of Law seeks to hire an entry level, junior lateral, or senior lateral tenure-track faculty member in Family Law. The position will begin in Fall 2027. The School of Law is looking for faculty members with a strong commitment to educating lawyers for the 21st century and those who will actively participate in our collegial, collaborative community. Qualifications A J.D. or equivalent degree is required. Documented scholastic success in the field of Family Law. Anticipated Hiring Range Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure promotion. The University offers generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation. Application Materials For consideration, you must apply online at click Academic Positions/Prospective employees (Job Opening ID 59783). Complete the application and questionnaire. Application materials should include: personal letter of interest and applicable experience which qualifies you for a tenure-eligible faculty position, current curriculum vitae, evidence of success in publication, and contact information for three to five professional references. Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (/, &, %, etc.). If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. For questions about the position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io including the Job Identification number 59783 and name of the position. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Higher education transcripts will be required for search committee review for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Missouri-Kansas City