Associate or Full Professor
About The Position
The Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech seeks an established scholar to hold the Blackwood Endowed Chair. This is a tenured, academic-year appointment beginning August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will join a growing department working to expand its research, teaching, and service capacity and strengthen its international reputation. The candidate will maintain a high-quality research program that regularly produces publications in top-tier academic journals, teach three courses (9 credits) annually in the undergraduate real estate program, and participate in service activities that increase the department’s visibility in academic and professional communities. Instructional effectiveness and flexibility are essential, along with a willingness to engage in experiential learning that prepares undergraduates for entry into the workforce. The role also includes exploring emerging real estate trends, presenting at national and international conferences, participating in timely policy debate, contributing to the professionalization of the real estate industry, and supporting the Pamplin+ initiative’s focus on technology readiness and workforce preparation. The successful candidate is expected to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty and staff. The department serves approximately 400 undergraduate students pursuing B.S. Real Estate degrees. Its curriculum covers real estate development, finance, law, market analysis, operations, and planning, and offers opportunities for double majors or minors in related fields. A $10 million gift from the Blackwood family in 2021 strengthened the department’s endowment and supports faculty scholarly endeavors. The appointment requires occasional travel to conferences and meetings. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in real estate or a related discipline from an accredited institution by the date of initial appointment; equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
- Research record indicating a nationally or internationally recognized and well-developed research program.
- Occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in multiple real estate or real estate-related courses.
- Evidence of engagement with professional real estate societies, organizations, or industry associations.
- Experience mentoring junior faculty, early-career scholars, or other academic colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research leading to publication in top-tier academic journals.
- Teach three courses (9 credits) annually in the undergraduate real estate program.
- Engage in experiential learning activities that prepare undergraduate students for entry into the workforce.
- Participate in service activities that increase awareness of the department within academic and professional communities.
- Explore emerging real estate trends, present at national and international conferences, engage in timely policy debate, and contribute to the professionalization of the real estate industry.
- Contribute to the Pamplin+ initiative, focused on technology readiness and workforce preparation.
- Work collegially and collaboratively with faculty and staff.
- Attend conferences and meetings as required, involving occasional travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
