Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Real Estate

Bucknell University•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University invites applicants for a Professional Track faculty position in Real Estate, with qualifications to teach undergraduate accounting courses beginning in Fall 2027. This individual will also serve as Program Director for the Undergraduate Real Estate Program. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment in subsequent years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The starting rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Professional Track faculty members have a teaching load of up to six courses per year, with release time available for administrative responsibilities. Additionally, candidates will be expected to advise students and maintain faculty qualifications consistent with the AACSB accreditation standards. Key responsibilities of the Program Director are as follows: Curriculum: The Director will develop a differentiated specialty focus for the real estate minor and collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and evolve an innovative curriculum that reflects changes in the real estate industry, strengthens experiential learning, and prepares students for professional opportunities. Industry Engagement: Develop relationships with employers and real estate professional organizations to facilitate internship and career opportunities. Advisory Board & Fundraising: Lead and maintain an active Advisory Board. In concert with University Advancement, engage in fundraising initiatives to support the Program’s mission. Student Programming: Organize guest lectures, industry events, site visits, and case competitions. Establish and manage student clubs, such as the Real Estate Club. Although this position will not be eligible for tenure, Bucknell values professional track colleagues as full members of the faculty and provides extensive resources to support their growth. This includes access to a robust Teaching & Learning Center and funding for professional development and scholarly engagement. Professional track faculty members are eligible to vote in University and College faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees. Professional Track faculty members are reviewed every three years, with the initial review occurring prior to the third year of the appointment. Excellent teaching is the primary criterion for renewal and promotion. This track includes three successive ranks. Faculty members become eligible for promotion to the next rank after six years of service at their current rank. Prior equivalent service may be applied toward promotion. The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education within one of the nation’s foremost liberal arts universities. We believe that an education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders who will have significant impact on their profession, their community and society. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 1000 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among five majors offered by highly interdisciplinary departments that combine courses in the various disciplines of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering. For additional information pertaining to our curriculum, go to https://www.bucknell.edu/management.

Requirements

Possess a graduate degree or commensurate professional experience in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate accounting courses such as: Principles of Real Estate, Market Analysis, and Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment.
Have either compiled a record of teaching excellence, or demonstrate potential for teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

Serve as Program Director for the Undergraduate Real Estate Program.
Develop a differentiated specialty focus for the real estate minor.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and evolve an innovative curriculum that reflects changes in the real estate industry, strengthens experiential learning, and prepares students for professional opportunities.
Develop relationships with employers and real estate professional organizations to facilitate internship and career opportunities.
Lead and maintain an active Advisory Board.
Engage in fundraising initiatives to support the Program’s mission in concert with University Advancement.
Organize guest lectures, industry events, site visits, and case competitions.
Establish and manage student clubs, such as the Real Estate Club.
Advise students.
Maintain faculty qualifications consistent with AACSB accreditation standards.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan
Tuition remission for themselves
Tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time members)
Various tuition programs for their children (for full-time members)
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
An employee assistance program
Fitness center membership