Finance and Business Analytics - Real Estate (Open Rank)

Trinity Univesity•Waxahachie, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance and Business Analytics in the Neidorff School of Business at Trinity University invites applications for a full-time tenure-line faculty position in Finance – Calgaard Professor of Real Estate at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 9, 2027. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or DBA degree in finance or a closely related field, such as Real Estate or Economics, from a AACSB-accredited program. Candidates should have a record of effective teaching in finance and / or real estate courses and scholarly publications in the real estate area. A successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality undergraduate courses in finance and real estate. The standard teaching load is five courses per academic year (3-2 teaching load). Each course is based on 3 contact hours per week, with an average class size of 20-25 students. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda and participate in service at the department, school, and university-levels. Trinity faculty have many opportunities to engage in experiential learning, undergraduate research, industry-engaged research, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and faculty-led study abroad programs. As the department continues to build its real estate program, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the program’s curriculum, developing industry partnerships, and creating high-impact student learning experiences.

Requirements

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited program.
Teaching experience in undergraduate finance courses.
A portfolio of research outcomes, demonstrated by a record of quality publications in real estate.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching a range of undergraduate real estate courses, such as real estate finance, real estate investment, real estate development, or real estate analytics.
Ability to teach undergraduate finance courses based on departmental needs.
Commitment to undergraduate student mentoring, advising, and student success.
Commitment to contributing to the department, school and university through service.
Experience developing new courses, curriculum, programs, concentrations, or other academic initiatives.
Demonstrated use of inclusive, experiential, or technology-enhanced teaching methods that foster engagement among all students.
Experience creating high-impact student learning experiences.
Professional experience in the real estate industry or experience cultivating or working with industry partners, alumni, professional organizations, or community stakeholders.
Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, research, or experiential learning initiatives across the university.

Responsibilities

Primarily teach the real estate courses, as well as other finance courses based on departmental needs.
Develop and update course materials to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with departmental learning goals.
Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to students.
Contribute to the design and development of the real estate curriculum as the department continues to build its real estate program.
Use active learning, experiential, and technology-enhanced teaching approaches to engage undergraduate students.
Create meaningful student learning experiences that connect classroom learning with real estate practice, including applied projects, case studies, site visits, guest speakers, and industry engagement.
Support undergraduate research, independent studies, and other student-centered experiential learning opportunities in real estate when appropriate.
Provide academic advising to students regarding course selection and progression in the finance curriculum.
Advise and mentor students on career paths, internships, and professional certifications in real estate.
Engage in consistent and productive research and scholarly activities that result in quality publications and other intellectual contributions in the real estate area.
Maintain an active research agenda appropriate to rank.
Pursue opportunities for applied, industry-engaged, or interdisciplinary research, including collaborations with real estate firms, professional associations, community partners, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
Support the department’s broader goal of connecting faculty research with student learning, industry engagement, and regional real estate needs.
Play a leadership role in building and advancing the department’s real estate program, including curriculum development, industry partnership development, and student experiential learning opportunities.
Help cultivate relationships with alumni, employers, professional organizations, and real estate industry partners to support student learning, internships, career opportunities, and program visibility.
Serve on committees at the department, school, and university levels appropriate to rank.
Participate in departmental and school meetings, especially discussions related to curriculum development and student success.
Support departmental initiatives such as major declaration events, open houses, and student recruitment activities, career programing, and alumni engagement.
Contribute to creating a collegial, student-centered environment within the Department of Finance and Business Analytics and the Neidorff School of Business.