Position Announcement

Department Chair,

 Organizational Leadership and Marketing &

Aaron L. Levitt Professorship in Human Resource Management

The Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Missouri</st1:placename></st1:place> - Kansas City (UMKC) is continuing efforts toward excellence in innovative undergraduate, graduate and executive education. UMKC has an ambitious plan to be a leader among urban institutions.  The vision of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bloch</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> is to become a nationally preeminent school with an emphasis on innovation and technology.

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bloch</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Organizational Leadership and Marketing.  The successful candidate, who will hold the Aaron L. Levitt Professorship in Human Resource Management, should have an earned doctorate and a record of achievement in teaching and research to warrant a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor.  As Department Chair, the Levitt Professor will be responsible for the instructional programs of the department; administrative and budgetary decisions; and providing leadership for faculty including supporting and directing faculty development.  We prefer candidates with specialization in human resource management or related fields such as leadership, with interest in change management or organization transformation, or labor and industrial relations.  We are seeking a creative individual who will successfully perform both internal and external duties, to include program growth and working with the dean and faculty to develop a coherent sense of direction for the department.  Candidates should have a high energy level and present evidence of an ability to operate effectively in a participative, collegial environment.  Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will be considered; previous administrative or other leadership experience is desirable.

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:city></st1:place> metro area is well known for its reasonable cost of living, enriched quality of life, financially supportive donors, and excellent elementary and secondary school options.  <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:city></st1:place> is headquarters for several major corporations including Sprint Nextel, Hallmark Cards, H&R Block, and American Century Investment Management.

UMKC enrolls approximately 13,000 students and is located in the historic Country Club district of Kansas City, moments from excellent dining and shopping. The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bloch</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> has approximately 1,200 students, 45 full-time faculty, and excellent technology resources.  Its business and public administration programs are fully accredited by AACSB and NASPAA, respectively.  The Department of Organizational Leadership and Marketing has eleven fulltime faculty members with specialties in Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior and Leadership.  More information about the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bloch</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> and department may be found at   http://www.bloch.umkc.edu .

An employment starting date of August 2008 or earlier is desired. To assure full consideration, applications should include a statement describing the candidate's ability to meet stated qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references.  References will not be contacted without permission of the candidate.

Applications and nominations may be submitted either in hard copy or electronically, although electronic copies are preferred, to:

Homer Erekson

Dean

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Henry</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">W.</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bloch</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> of Business and Public Administration

University of Missouri-Kansas City

<st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">5100 Rockhill Road</st1:address></st1:street>

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">MO</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">64110-2499</st1:postalcode></st1:place>

Email: ereksonh@umkc.edu

Phone:  (816) 235-2204

The review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

UMKC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.