Assistant/Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance

Job Summary The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Georgia invites applications for an endowed professor of real estate and finance position beginning August 1, 2026. Assistant professors and associate professors will be considered. This is a ten-month, tenure-track position. The position will be located at the Gainesville campus with teaching assignments on both the Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses. Teaching assignments will include real estate finance, principles of finance courses, and other upper-division courses for undergraduates and for students in our M.B.A program. The candidate selected will be expected to engage extensively with the real estate community, conduct research focused on real estate and related finance issues, and work with students to prepare them for professional careers in real estate.  Responsibilities Teaching a total of five classes across the fall and spring semesters of each academic year Using innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high quality instruction in real estate and other finance courses. Providing a student-centered, experiential learning approach in the classroom. Publishing in peer-reviewed theoretical, applied, or pedagogical research journals related to real estate. Engaging with the real estate community to further the goals of the MCCB including connecting students to potential employers, bringing speakers to campus, and facilitating other opportunities for interaction between students and the business community. Participating in active service for the Department of Economics & Finance, the MCCB, and UNG. Providing academic advising and other activities that support student success.  Required Qualifications Ph.D. or DBA in real estate, finance with a real estate emphasis, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution is required at time of hire. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.  Preferred Qualifications Industry experience relevant to real estate Record of quality publications in real estate journals Online teaching experience  Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and TranscriptsContact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at . Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.