Real Estate, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

Community College of Philadelphia•Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Administration Department at Community College of Philadelphia offers a variety of degrees and certificates in Business, Accounting, Insurance, and Real Estate. The department aims to meet the needs of students pursuing education in these fields, preparing them for successful careers as business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Many students transfer to top business schools in Philadelphia or find employment and advance in their careers. The department is seeking to hire a part-time, adjunct faculty member in Real Estate for Fall 2026. This position is primarily on-campus, though online teaching opportunities may arise. The role involves developing and delivering lectures on various real estate topics, creating course materials, providing academic guidance, and staying connected with the real estate industry. The position also requires active participation in the College's academic and community life, fostering collaboration and respecting diversity. The faculty member will be involved in assessment, student success initiatives, and professional development.

Requirements

An active real estate license in the State of Pennsylvania.
Extensive experience in the real estate industry, including roles such as real estate agent, broker, mortgage loan originator, property manager, real estate developer, real estate lawyer, or real estate analyst.
At least 5 years verifiable work experience in the field of Real Estate.
Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements, while drawing from one’s own knowledge and experiences, to engage students and make the course their own.
Ability to teach a variety of day, evening, and weekend Real Estate sections at the main campus, and/or at Regional Centers and neighborhood sites.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of recent college teaching experience in the subject area, preferably at the community college level.
Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.
Knowledge and/or willingness to develop and teach distance education and web enhanced courses.
Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System.
Willingness to revise and maintain courses and curriculum.
Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department, and a willingness to participate in the life of the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees.
Active participation in national and/or regional industry professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate students in real estate subjects including real estate fundamentals, practice, finance and investments, development, property management, and law.
Develop syllabi, course materials, and assignments that reflect current industry trends, academic research, and real estate practices.
Provide academic guidance that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical applications of real estate knowledge.
Stay connected with the real estate industry by attending professional events, participating in industry forums, or engaging with real estate organizations and stakeholders.
Collaborate with industry experts to integrate real-world insights and case studies into the curriculum.
Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams.
Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration.
Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success.
Proactively identify/address problems.
Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention.
Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population.
Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession.
Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.