Job Details

Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance in Real Estate

Position Number: 6971808
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Business - Finance

Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance in Real Estate

Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance in Real Estate

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$104,374 - $116,021

Purpose:

The Finance Department of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University seeks applications for a full-time lecturer position in Finance, with an emphasis in Real Estate, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (full-time, non-tenure track position with subsequent renewable three-year contracts) beginning in Fall 2026.

Santa Clara University and the Leavey School of Business have a long tradition of teaching excellence, and the Finance Department's curriculum emphasizes rigorous analysis and practical application. We seek a colleague who can work with our teaching faculty, Real Estate advisory board, and Real Estate Institute to assess students' performance and refine learning objectives and course materials, preparing future real estate professionals for real-world challenges through solid academic training. The ideal candidate possesses prior teaching experience, along with a breadth of professional and academic experience, conducive to delivering qualitative and quantitative courses, as diverse and adaptive teaching abilities are highly valued at a time when curricular needs are evolving to meet market demands.

The successful applicant is expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses critical to the success of our Real Estate program, including Real Estate Finance, Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, and Real Estate Development.

The position duties include teaching/advising (70%), service (15%), and professional development activity (15%). The expected teaching load is seven undergraduate courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Assistant Teaching Professors are initially appointed for a three-year term. Reappointment to subsequent three-year terms depends on the availability of funds, the persistence of programmatic need, and evidence of superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities of Assistant Teaching Professors:

Faculty responsibilities are specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty Handbook (sec. 3.6) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teaching and Advising (70%)

1. Teach a 7-course load equivalent per academic year.

(Optional course-load undertaking beyond the 7-course minimum will be additionally compensated.)

2. Fulfill all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:

Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting the concepts and methods effectively;
Assigning and evaluating student work, projects, and exams that align with course or core learning objectives and providing timely feedback to students;
Assigning and submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate, and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
Providing weekly on-campus office hours for consultation outside of class;
Being responsive to student concerns in a timely manner;
Conducting and submitting course assessments as required by the School;

3. Develop or update courses that contribute to curriculum development in the Real Estate program.

4. Participate in the assessment of student learning for courses offered.

5. Provide advice and mentoring to undergraduate students, as assigned by the Department Chair.

6. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean or the Department Chair.

7. Demonstrate evidence of continuous improvement, both as an instructor and a finance / real-estate professional.

Service (15%)

Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to also provide suitable service to the Department, University, profession, and/or community. The service expected of non-tenure-track Faculty will be commensurate with their expertise and experience, which is expected to grow over time.

Service is work other than teaching and professional activity that fosters and advances the missions and goals of the department, the college or school, or the University. It may include peer observation performed for annual review, serving on committees, participating in professional organizations and activities, or providing support for department and campus events. It may also include service to the profession, such as participation on committees of a professional organization, and service to the community performed in virtue of a Faculty member's professional expertise or association with the University.

Professional Activities (15%)

Professional activity for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline or field that enables a Faculty member to remain current in that area and vital as a teacher. Examples of professional activity include attending or presenting at conferences, publishing works that contribute to scholarship or pedagogy in the field, and practicing in a professional field. Faculty in the Teaching Professor ranks shall not be held to the same standards of scholarship as tenure-track Faculty.

Required Qualifications:

The following is required of all candidates:

A Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS, MA) or higher in Finance, Real Estate, or a closely-related field, to be completed by the start date.
Current legal authorization to work in the United States (SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position).

For seasoned (non-rookie) applicants, we also require prior experience teaching university-level courses.

Bonus Qualifications:

The following qualifications may advance a candidate's application, depending on other strengths and weaknesses in the candidate's overall profile.

Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) in Finance, Real Estate, or a closely-related field.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching university-level Real Estate courses.
Experienced in financial modeling and data-driven analysis
Professional designations relevant to real estate investment or valuation (e.g., CAIA, CCIM, MAI, CFA)

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should fill out an application via the SCU hiring portal (at https://jobs.scu.edu/) and submit the following documents:

A cover letter that (i) states your interest in Santa Clara University, (ii) describes your teaching philosophy, and (iii) discusses the real-estate courses that you have taught / can teach at SCU alongside your perspectives on what makes a successful real-estate program;
Curriculum Vitae;
Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official transcripts due upon time of hire);
Contact information for three confidential references who can produce letters of recommendation upon request;
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, evaluations, teaching awards);

Please note that once you submit your materials online, you will no longer be able to access your application materials, and all updated materials must be submitted to finance@scu.edu. Any other questions about this position may also be directed to finance@scu.edu.

Search Timeline

Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until the position is filled.

Notice

Please note that the employment of non-tenure-track faculty at SCU is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

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