InstructorSenior Instructor IProfessor of Practice - Real Estate

Department: Lundquist College of Business Department of Finance
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

February 1 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application including names and contact information for at least three professional references please upload:
A letter of interest
A curriculum vitae
A statement of teaching interests
Evidence of teaching performance

Department Summary

The Department of Finance Lundquist College of Business University of Oregon seeks to fill one faculty position at Instructor Senior Instructor I or Professor of Practice of Real Estate. We seek someone with the ability to teach various applied real estate courses including but not limited to real estate finance real estate investment analysis real estate development commercial real estate real estate valuation methods and real estate market analysis. Our preference is to find an individual who has significant prior experience working in the real estate industry.

Employment may begin as early as spring term (March 2025 or no later than September 16 2025. This is a 9month instructional contract. Summer opportunities may be available.

Position Summary

Responsibilities for this position include:
1. This position will teach up to eight 8 graduate or undergraduate courses. Courses may be related to commercial real estate including areas such as finance investment and development. Course load can be adjusted based on additional scholarship and/or other duties assigned by the department head and approved by the Senior Associate Dean.
2. Service expectations: .20 FTE activities could include departmental college or university committees; responsibilities in recognized professional organizations; service as a club adviser particularly our Real Estate Investment Group; serving as a liaison with the real estate industry.
3. Research scholarship and creative activity: although career faculty have no obligation for research or scholarship a commitment to fieldbased research in real estate would be valued.
4. Professional development related to teaching and service: professional development conference attendance and staying current in the field are critical.
5. Undergraduate and graduate advising.
6. Student contact and communication: office hours and advising students on group projects.

Minimum Requirements

To quality for an Instructor position:
Masters degree (or foreign equivalent) in real estate construction or businessrelated discipline
Ability to teach quantitative courses as demonstrated by prior teaching expertise teaching evaluations or teaching demonstration

For appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I candidates must also demonstrate they have six years of teaching experience postreceipt of a masters degree. The additional teaching experience does not guarantee appointment at the Senior Instructor I rank.

To qualify for a Professor of Practice candidates must also demonstrate they:
have a substantial basis of experience equal to a tenured professor (normally a minimum of 12 years) and a national/international reputation for excellence reflected in a record of significant accomplishments
have a profile of accumulated professional accomplishments fully congruent with the rank of professor
have a rich and extensive background in a field and discipline relevant to the school college or unit of appointment at the University of Oregon and
can serve as a liaison between the professional field and the University of Oregon.

Professional Competencies

Professional Competencies:
Proficient with Google Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom platform
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to effectively utilize technology
Adaptability to new teaching methods and alteration in course materials as needed
Strong interpersonal skills (live online and video) and approachability
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Strong presentation and teaching skills
Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of industry experience in Real Estate
Real Estate License State required experience and/or education to qualify as an instructor
Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate level.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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