Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance in Real Estate

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

4d • $104,374 - $116,021

About The Position

The Finance Department of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University seeks applications for a full-time lecturer position in Finance, with an emphasis in Real Estate, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (full-time, non-tenure track position with subsequent renewable three-year contracts) beginning in Fall 2026. Santa Clara University and the Leavey School of Business have a long tradition of teaching excellence, and the Finance Department’s curriculum emphasizes rigorous analysis and practical application. We seek a colleague who can work with our teaching faculty, Real Estate advisory board, and Real Estate Institute to assess students’ performance and refine learning objectives and course materials, preparing future real estate professionals for real-world challenges through solid academic training. The ideal candidate possesses prior teaching experience, along with a breadth of professional and academic experience, conducive to delivering qualitative and quantitative courses, as diverse and adaptive teaching abilities are highly valued at a time when curricular needs are evolving to meet market demands. The successful applicant is expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses critical to the success of our Real Estate program, including Real Estate Finance, Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, and Real Estate Development. The position duties include teaching/advising (70%), service (15%), and professional development activity (15%). The expected teaching load is seven undergraduate courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Assistant Teaching Professors are initially appointed for a three-year term. Reappointment to subsequent three-year terms depends on the availability of funds, the persistence of programmatic need, and evidence of superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Responsibilities of Assistant Teaching Professors: Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS, MA) or higher in Finance, Real Estate, or a closely-related field, to be completed by the start date.
• Current legal authorization to work in the United States (SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position).
• For seasoned (non-rookie) applicants, we also require prior experience teaching university-level courses.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) in Finance, Real Estate, or a closely-related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching university-level Real Estate courses.
• Experienced in financial modeling and data-driven analysis
• Professional designations relevant to real estate investment or valuation (e.g., CAIA, CCIM, MAI, CFA)

Responsibilities

• Teach a 7-course load equivalent per academic year.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including: Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting the concepts and methods effectively; Assigning and evaluating student work, projects, and exams that align with course or core learning objectives and providing timely feedback to students; Assigning and submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate, and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Providing weekly on-campus office hours for consultation outside of class; Being responsive to student concerns in a timely manner; Conducting and submitting course assessments as required by the School;
• Develop or update courses that contribute to curriculum development in the Real Estate program.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning for courses offered.
• Provide advice and mentoring to undergraduate students, as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean or the Department Chair.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous improvement, both as an instructor and a finance / real-estate professional.
• Provide suitable service to the Department, University, profession, and/or community.
• Service is work other than teaching and professional activity that fosters and advances the missions and goals of the department, the college or school, or the University. It may include peer observation performed for annual review, serving on committees, participating in professional organizations and activities, or providing support for department and campus events. It may also include service to the profession, such as participation on committees of a professional organization, and service to the community performed in virtue of a Faculty member’s professional expertise or association with the University.
• Professional activity for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline or field that enables a Faculty member to remain current in that area and vital as a teacher. Examples of professional activity include attending or presenting at conferences, publishing works that contribute to scholarship or pedagogy in the field, and practicing in a professional field.

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time