Associate Professor of Criminal Law

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Description:

Job Description:

The UMKC School of Law seeks to hire an entry level tenure-track faculty member in Criminal 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 criminal law[1].

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//info.umkc.edu/pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PnTDocumentSchoolofLaw-November-16-2023.pdf Anticipated Hiring Range Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success scholarly achievement and/or externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials:

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click Academic Positions/Prospective employees (Job Opening

ID 59765

). 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 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 (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu . For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59765 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 (816) 235-1323. 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. Handling of Application Materials After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Other Information:

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university and 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 surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. Community Information A City on the

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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. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, a new international airport, 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. UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com . About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .