Description

The Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applications and nominations of candidates in the broad areas of materials science for a tenure-track/tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant/Associate/or full Professor level to start in Fall 2026. Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in all emerging domains of materials and energy sciences that have strong prospects of extending our sponsored research programs and securing external funding are encouraged to apply. Some specific areas of interest are (but are not limited to) nanomaterials, energy materials, electronic, optical, and magnetic (EOM) materials, intelligent and smart materials, metamaterials, and circular materials. We seek candidates who aim to address the most fundamental challenges in materials research. The successful candidate is expected to 1) develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program; 2) have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and related areas; 3) engage in discipline, division, school, or university services appropriate to the position; and 4) advance the goals and strategic plans of SSE and UMKC.

Requirements

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field. Applicants for the Associate/Full Professor position should have all qualifications of an Assistant Professor, as well as successful grant applications/extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, mentorship of graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, strong student evaluations from didactic teaching at their current/previous position, and an established national/international reputation in their respective field.

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 and promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discount for employees and qualifying dependents at all 4 UM System campuses, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance. 

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 58238).

Please complete the online application, including the Questionnaire. Application materials should include:

      Cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experience, and any current faculty rank that qualifies you for a tenure-eligible position

      A current curriculum vitae

      A research statement reflecting projects, area of research development, and successfully funded projects

      A teaching statement which includes teaching experience and pedagogy philosophy

      A list of 3 professional references with current contact information

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

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

      For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu , including the Job Identification number 58238 and the name of the position.

      Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323. 

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references are contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

Review of applications begins upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is situated in the heart of Kansas City, a vibrant urban community with a Midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. Kansas City is a world-class hub for engineering, biotechnology, and critical materials, providing enriching educational partnerships for SSE students and faculty. Our university is committed to being a model urban institution recognized for its partnerships with surrounding urban communities, effectively fostering a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. https://www.umkc.edu/   

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.