Faculty - Professional in Residence: Real Estate

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University seeks a Faculty - Professional in Residence in Real Estate to lead and coordinate the growing Real Estate program. You will build on an established curriculum, strengthen industry partnerships, and create meaningful learning experiences for students while guiding the program's future direction.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and industry engagement, with opportunities to shape the field, connect students with internships, and foster collaborations across campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or similar).
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in real estate (development, investment, brokerage, finance, or related area).
• Demonstrated network of industry contacts, with ability to leverage relationships for the program.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to engage students, faculty and industry professionals.
• Experience organizing events, workshops, or professional development activities.
• Genuine interest in teaching, mentoring, and strengthening an academic program.

Responsibilities

• Lead Real Estate program development and curriculum coordination.
• Cultivate industry relationships for internships, mentorships, events, and career pathways.
• Teach, mentor students, and support learning across modalities.
• Provide program leadership, strategic development, and continuity.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to grow the program.

Skills

Mastered degree? (see note)

10+ years real estate experience

Industry network

Strong communication skills

Event planning / workshops

Teaching / mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Admin, Urban Planning, or similar

Tools

CCIM designation

CRE designation

Job description

Faculty - Professional in Residence: Real Estate

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706676

Closing: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

This is a unique opportunity to provide leadership for a growing Real Estate program at a pivotal stage in its development. As the program's first dedicated coordinator, you'll have the chance to build on an established curriculum while helping shape its future direction, strengthening industry partnerships, and creating meaningful learning experiences for students. Your expertise will directly influence the program's growth and its connection to the evolving real estate profession.

Ideal for an experienced real estate professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and industry engagement, this role offers the opportunity to share practical knowledge, support student success, and help prepare the next generation of real estate professionals. You'll join a collaborative academic community while maintaining strong ties to the field and making a lasting impact on both students and the program.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Real Estate Industry Experience and Expertise: Evaluate the applicant's depth and breadth of professional experience in realestate, including development, investment, brokerage, finance,property management, and related areas. Consider the relevance ofthat experience to the Real Estate Program and the applicant'sdemonstrated professional accomplishments.
• Industry Relationships and Professional Network: Evaluate the applicant's established relationships with real estate professionals, firms, developers, investors, professional associations, and other industry participants. Consider the potential to leverage those relationships to create internships, mentorship opportunities, networking events, and career pathways for students.
• Teaching, Mentoring, and Student Development: Evaluate the applicant's demonstrated experience in teaching, training, mentoring, or professional development. Consider the ability to communicate complex real estate concepts, engage students, and help prepare students for successful careers in the industry
• Program Leadership and Curriculum Development: Evaluate the applicant's experience leading programs, initiatives, projects, or professional organizations. Consider demonstrated organizational skills, strategic thinking, curriculum development experience, and the ability to provide direction and continuity to a developing academic program.
• Communication, Collaboration, and Engagement: Evaluate the applicant's communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. Consider experience organizing professional events, working across teams, and building productive relationships.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Real Estate, Finance,Business Administration, Urban Planning, or similar).
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in real estate (development, investment, brokerage, finance, or a closely related area).
• Demonstrated network of industry contacts, with the ability to bring those relationships to benefit the program.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage students, faculty, and industry professionals.
• Experience organizing events, workshops, or professional development activities.
• A genuine interest in teaching, mentoring, and strengthening an academic program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching or training experience in a university or corporate training setting.
• Professional designations relevant to the field, such as CCIM or CRE.
• Experience developing new courses or curricula.
• A track record of successfully connecting students or early-career professionals with industry opportunities.
• Active real estate license and/or professional designations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Subject-matter knowledge of real estate - principles, finance, investment, development, brokerage, market analysis, valuation, and law - and current market conditions, tools, regulatory frameworks, and trends.
• Effective instructional strategies and current trends in higher education.
• Student engagement, classroom management, and learning evaluation.
• Curriculum development, measurable outcomes, and assessment alignment.
• Approaches to program building, student recruitment, and enrollment growth.

Skills

• Core real estate competencies: financial and investment analysis, market and feasibility analysis, deal structuring, valuation, and transaction processes.
• Common real estate tools and workflows (e.g., Excel/ARGUS financial modeling, CoStar, and market-data platforms).
• Building and maintaining industry, employer, and alumni relationships; cultivating partnerships and external support.
• Recruiting students and growing program enrollment, visibility, and reputation.
• Advising/mentoring students and supporting career development; using and teaching AI-enabled tools responsibly.

Abilities

• Teach effectively across face-to-face, hybrid, livestream, and online modalities.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently using clear criteria.
• Translate employer needs and real estate roles into curriculum and applied-learning opportunities.
• Organize and grow an academic program through outreach, events, and industry engagement.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners; maintain active professional currency in the field.

EEO Statement

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