Adjunct Instructor, Real Estate Development

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites candidates to inspire and engage students in real estate, architecture and planning to learn by doing at undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should teach real estate-related disciplines or conduct research/service supporting the school’s mission.

This pooled posting considers qualified applicants for the 2026-2027 academic year, with courses in real estate conducted in-person.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to teach real estate-related disciplines in-person or online.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide effective feedback.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach seated or online courses in real estate/disciplines related to real estate.
• Provide students with learning materials and subject-area expertise.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback to support learning.

Skills

Real Estate Development

Affordable Housing

Real Estate Finance

Market Analysis

Construction Management

Real Estate Law

Urban Planning

Architecture related to real estate

Education

Master's degree in Real Estate Development or related field

PhD in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

The School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), invites candidates who can enthusiastically inspire and engage real estate, architecture and planning students to learn by doing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have the ability to teach seated or online courses in real estate-related disciplines or conduct research/service in support of the mission and vision of the school.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Real Estate Development, Affordable Housing, Real Estate Finance, Market Analysis, Construction Management, Real Estate Law, or Urban Planning or Architecture related to real estate.
• Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in subject area.
• Evaluates students’ performance and provides effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Ability to conduct research or service in support of the mission and vision of the school.

This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as‑needed basis. Note: For the 2026-2027 academic year, courses in the real estate program will be conducted in‑person.

About The Real Estate Program

The Real Estate program at the University at Buffalo is the only real estate program in the SUNY System. Currently the program offers a Master of Science in Real Estate Development and a Minor in Real Estate and Urban Development. The Masters program provides a fusion of academic rigor and real‑world applicability that not only positions graduates for success, but also underscores our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the ever‑evolving realm of real estate. Students explore complex trends including place‑making and urban design, mixed‑income housing and community development, suburban transformation, sustainable development, energy innovation and the effects of AI and other technology in the workplace. The newly launched Minor in Real Estate and Urban Development provides students with an introduction to real estate as an academic area of inquiry, and a possible pathway to SUNY’s only Master of Science in Real Estate Development program.

Further information about the real estate programs within UB’s School of Architecture and Planning, please visit:

• Master of Science in Real Estate Development
• Minor in Real Estate and Urban Development

About The School

The University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning is the only school of architecture and planning within the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system. The school offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, and Master of Science in Real Estate Development, MS in International Development and Global Health, PhD in Urban Planning, and also offers advanced graduate certificates in Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing. As a community of thought leaders, aspiring architects, urban planners, and real estate professionals, we think and act on the edge of knowledge and practice, guided by a culture of experimentation, a core belief in learning by doing, and a spirit of public service and inclusion.

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• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.