Assistant Professor of Real Estate

Posting Number : F2198P

Working Title :

Assistant Professor of Real Estate

Department :

Terry-Insur, Legal, Real Est

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department :

The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https : / / www.terry.uga.edu / degrees-and-programs / . Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States, with affordable prices and low cost of living. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene.

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date :

08 / 01 / 2025

Job Posting Date : 11 / 01 / 2024

Open until filled :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Review of applications will begin December 2 and continue until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching and scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and / or hiring official of this position. All application documents must be submitted electronically. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Henry Munneke (hmunneke@uga.edu).

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement :

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 online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank : Assistant Professor

Contract Type : Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status : Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications :

Candidates must hold a PhD in Real Estate, Economics, or closely related discipline by the noted employment start date.

Position Summary :

The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the Assistant Professor level as part of the 2024-2025 President’s Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative Expansion. The position will begin fall semester of 2025, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2025.

Additional Requirements :

Appointment at the assistant professor rank requires a demonstrated potential to publish rigorous research in premier peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated success in teaching. Assistant candidates requesting service credit should have a record of publishing in premier journals commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching. For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https : / / provost.uga.edu / faculty-affairs / promotion-tenure-evaluation / academic-rank / and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at https : / / provost.uga.edu / _resources / documents / promotion-tenure-evaluation / ptu-criteria-business.pdf .

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching and high-quality research in real estate related areas and possess strong communication skills

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .