Fransen Endowed Chair of Real Estate

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Dakota (UND) seeks an accomplished academic, currently serving as a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor, to fill the Fransen Endowed Chair of Real Estate. This role is central to building and leading UND’s new Real Estate Program, aiming for national prominence. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Department Chair to provide strategic direction, guide curriculum development, mentor faculty, and engage with industry leaders. The position requires a strong record of teaching, research, and service, meriting tenure at UND at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Department of Real Estate, Economics & Finance. The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration, where the position is housed, has recently moved into a new building, Nistler Hall, and has experienced significant enrollment growth. UND itself is a research university with a broad range of programs and a strong reputation.

Requirements

PhD in real estate, finance or economics from an AACSB accredited institution.
Currently holding a tenured Associate or Full Professor rank.
Evidence of sustained teaching experience in undergraduate real estate related courses.
Record of sustained academic research in areas related to the candidate’s Ph.D.
Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA).
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate real estate-related courses.
Record of high-quality academic research in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics commensurate with experience.
Experience with academic program development and student retention and mentoring.
Experience engaging junior faculty on research and publishing in reputable real estate, finance, or economics journals.

Responsibilities

Contribute significantly to the Department’s teaching, research, service, and administration/leadership mission.
Be an effective and engaging educator with experience and passion for teaching undergraduate real estate courses.
Maintain an active, high-impact research agenda consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic Standards (SA), publishing in top-tier real estate, finance, or economic journals.
Mentor junior faculty in research and publication to strengthen the Department’s overall scholarly output and reputation.
Provide visionary leadership to help elevate a successful real estate program within the Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics & Finance.
Review and enhance real estate–related curricula, such as the B.B.A. with a Major in Real Estate, ensuring programs remain rigorous, relevant, and forward-looking.
Advise and mentor students, assisting with professional development and career placement.
Collaborate with industry professionals to foster partnerships that benefit students and the program.
Contribute to outreach efforts that expand opportunities for students and strengthen the program’s reputation.