Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Real Estate (26-27)

Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.

Posting Details Job ID:

164031

Rank:

Assistant Professor College/School:

Chicago, IL•

Driehaus College of Business Position Description:

The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026. Located in the heart of Chicago's financial and business community, DePaul University's real estate program is a recognized leader in professional real estate education in the Midwest. The programs emphasize applied learning in areas such as: Real estate finance and investment Real estate development and project management Market analysis and valuation Legal and regulatory issues Multifamily housing policy and finance Structuring real estate transactions The program offers three degrees: an undergraduate degree in real estate, an MBA concentration in real estate finance and investment, and an MS degree in real estate (MSRE). The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate Produce and publish high-quality academic research Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to the department's academic environment Participate in university, college, and departmental service activities Support student recruitment, mentoring, and retention Contribute to the visibility and impact of the real estate program through active involvement in workshops, events, and industry engagement.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in real estate, finance, or economics by the time of appointment Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both), if available

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover Letter detailing interest in the position Curriculum Vitae Three confidential reference letters A representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available) Research papers Preference will be given to applications received prior to November 30, 2025. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information:

The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000

• $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
• Real Estate (26-27) 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604 $150,000
• $185,000 a year
• Full-time DePaul University 464 reviews $150,000
• $185,000 a year
• Full-time Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis.

Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.

Posting Details Job ID:

164031

Rank:

Assistant Professor College/School:

Chicago, IL•

Driehaus College of Business Position Description:

The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026. Located in the heart of Chicago's financial and business community, DePaul University's real estate program is a recognized leader in professional real estate education in the Midwest. The programs emphasize applied learning in areas such as: Real estate finance and investment Real estate development and project management Market analysis and valuation Legal and regulatory issues Multifamily housing policy and finance Structuring real estate transactions The program offers three degrees: an undergraduate degree in real estate, an MBA concentration in real estate finance and investment, and an MS degree in real estate (MSRE). The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate Produce and publish high-quality academic research Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to the department's academic environment Participate in university, college, and departmental service activities Support student recruitment, mentoring, and retention Contribute to the visibility and impact of the real estate program through active involvement in workshops, events, and industry engagement.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in real estate, finance, or economics by the time of appointment Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both), if available

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover Letter detailing interest in the position Curriculum Vitae Three confidential reference letters A representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available) Research papers Preference will be given to applications received prior to November 30, 2025. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information:

The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000

• $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.