Assistant Professor of Practice, Property Management

Job Description

The Property Management Program in Virginia Techs College of Architecture Arts and Design (AAD) invites applications for a full-time academic year Assistant Professor of Practice appointment to begin August 2026 in Blacksburg Virginia. This is a 9-month (academic-year) appointment with an initial term of three years and the opportunity for renewal. Positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice carry expectations in teaching professional engagement and service.

Come join our Virginia Tech Property Management Program as an Assistant Professor of Practice and help shape the future of one of the nations most dynamic and industry-connected academic communities. Located in the vibrant college town of Blacksburg this role offers the rare opportunity to blend real-world professional expertise with meaningful academic impact. Youll teach highly motivated undergraduate students preparing for leadership roles across residential and commercial property sectors bringing your practical experience directly into the classroom. Our program is known for its strong industry partnerships applied learning focus and commitment to innovationgiving you the platform to influence curriculum mentor emerging professionals and stay deeply engaged with evolving industry trends.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Instruction: Teach and develop undergraduate courses within the Property Management curriculum.
Industry Leadership: Lead support participate and help coordinate the Property Management Advisory Board meetings and annual career fair.
Mentorship: Advise and mentor undergraduate students through service as faculty advisor to student organizations related to property management and experiential learning activities.
Recruitment: Support recruitment of majors and minors through various channels.
Collaboration: Collaborate within AAD and other programs in the School of Design as well as units across campus to enhance the Property Management program for faculty and students.


This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about giving back to the field while continuing to grow their own influence and expertise. Youll collaborate with supportive colleagues connect with leading property management organizations and contribute to experiential learning initiatives that prepare students for immediate success. At Virginia Tech youll be part of a university recognized for its culture of service applied excellence and forward-thinking approach. This is more than a teaching roleits an opportunity to inspire the next generation of property management leaders.

Required Qualifications

A Masters degree from an accredited institution in property management or a related field; or bachelors degree in property management or related field combined with exceptional professional credentials validated by regional or national awards/recognitions for professional products and significant experience in professional practice.
Significant professional experience in residential or commercial property management maintenance management leasing operations management real estate hospitality tourism and management public or business administration or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years or more of professional experience
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) Certified Property Manager (CPM) Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) or Accredited Commercial Manager (AcoM) designation
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) National Apartment Association (NAA) and/or National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) membership
Prior teaching experience; especially demonstrated teaching experience with college students

Materials Submission

For full consideration interested applicants are asked to submit the following:

• Letter of intent that includes the candidates proven experience the potential capacity to fulfill duties and responsibilities including both the required and preferred qualifications above.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A one-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidates ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.
• Three professional references (names emails and phone numbers).

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range is $70000 - $85000 per year

Hours per week

40 evenings & weekends as needed

Review Date

April 15 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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