Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Real Estate (26-27)
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Real Estate (26-27) Full-time Faculty Positions

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Job ID: 164031

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - Driehaus College of Business

Position Description:.indent-list ul {list-style-position:inside;}The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026. Located in the heart of Chicago's financial and business community, DePaul University's real estate program is a recognized leader in professional real estate education in the Midwest. The programs emphasize applied learning in areas such as:

Real estate finance and investmentReal estate development and project managementMarket analysis and valuationLegal and regulatory issuesMultifamily housing policy and financeStructuring real estate transactions

The program offers three degrees: an undergraduate degree in real estate, an MBA concentration in real estate finance and investment, and an MS degree in real estate (MSRE). The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estateProduce and publish high-quality academic researchEngage with faculty colleagues and contribute to the department's academic environmentParticipate in university, college, and departmental service activitiesSupport student recruitment, mentoring, and retentionContribute to the visibility and impact of the real estate program through active involvement in workshops, events, and industry engagement.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in real estate, finance, or economics by the time of appointment
• Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both), if available

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit the following materials:

Cover Letter detailing interest in the positionCurriculum VitaeThree confidential reference lettersA representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available)Research papers

Preference will be given to applications received prior to November 30, 2025.

General Compensation/Benefits StatementDePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here:

About DePaul University's Academic CalendarExcept for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000 - $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1)Cover Letter(1)Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)Other Document(1)Other Document(1)#J-18808-Ljbffr