Associate/Full Professor of Real Estate Finance

University of North Georgia; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia seeks an endowed professor of real estate and finance to begin in August 2026. The role encompasses teaching finance courses, engaging with the real estate community, and conducting research. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. and possess industry experience, focusing on student success and academic leadership.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required at time of hire from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Industry experience relevant to real estate.
• Record of quality publications in real estate journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach two classes each fall and spring semesters.
• Use innovative techniques for high quality instruction.
• Engage with the real estate community and provide academic advising.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Student Engagement

Real Estate Community Engagement

Education

Ph.D. or DBA in real estate, finance or related field

Job description

About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information
The Department of Economics and Finance is part of the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) and offers a major in finance and minors in economics and FinTech. The Department resides in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB), an AACSB-accredited college of business that offers programs on five campuses in the North Georgia region. The college is located in close proximity to Atlanta and its thriving commercial real estate market. The department has a growing enrollment and a collaborative, energetic faculty engaged in quality research and with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and student engagement.

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. Associate and full 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 and principles of finance courses, and other upper-division courses for undergraduates and for students in our M.B.A program. As the holder of an endowed position, the person 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 two classes each fall semester and two classes each spring semester
• Use of 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
• Industry experiences relevant to real estate
• Record of quality publications in real estate journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Online teaching experience

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 athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

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 athttps://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions
If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

University of North Georgia is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without discrimination at the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability or handicap as a matter of college policy and as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Required Documents to Attach
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references