Clinical Professor in Real Estate
Clinical Professor in Real Estate
Position Title & Department:
Clinical Professor in Real Estate
Posting #
5560
Department Description:
Knauss Center for Business Education
The Knauss Center for Business Education is a 120,000-square-foot hub for innovation, collaboration, and values-driven leadership. Designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders, the center features cutting-edge technology, active learning classrooms, labs, a production studio, and a student startup incubator. Each space supports a dynamic ecosystem where students launch ventures, grow businesses, and drive change on both local and global scales.
About the Real Estate Program
The Real Estate program at USD was established in the early 1990s and has evolved into a dynamic and highly regarded program. We offer a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degree, along with both a major and a minor in real estate at the undergraduate level. Graduate students also have the option to pursue dual degrees, including the MBA/MSRE and JD/MSRE. With more than 470 undergraduate majors and minors, real estate is one of the most popular fields of study at USD.
The program is supported by the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), a center of excellence fully funded by the real estate industry. The mission of the BMC is 'to help recruit, educate and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner and with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry.' This mission is achieved through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach, and relevant and applied research. Recently, the Center completed a major capital campaign, raising more than $11 million for scholarships and faculty support.
University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
About the Knauss School of Business
Mission: The Knauss School of Business is committed to developing socially responsible leaders with a global mindset through values-based education and innovative research. Together, we work to advance sustainable and ethical business solutions that address the world's greatest challenges.
Vision: The Knauss School of Business' vision is to lead business stewardship of the world toward improving the quality of life on earth for all.
Values: We embody this vision and mission through the following core values:
- People First: We affirm the dignity of every person and foster an environment of respect, recognition and care, ensuring all individuals in our community flourish. We welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, support personal and professional growth, and seek to empower everybody to reach their full potential.
- Ethical Leadership: We endeavor to act with humility, courage and conviction. We conduct ourselves with integrity, hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, prioritize transparent communication and foster an environment of trust and collaboration.
- Community Engagement: We are deeply rooted in and shaped by our community, and view community members and organizations as essential collaborators in our mission. We foster reciprocal relationships across San Diego, with our cross-border neighbors and with our national and international partners.
- Business as a Force for Good: We are committed to creating a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world through business. We believe that businesses serve their highest purpose when they promote the common good and help all people live inspired and meaningful lives.
The School offers academically rigorous and relevant programs that are AACSB accredited, with its undergraduate and MBA programs consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. and internationally.
Detailed Description:
The Knauss School of Business invites applications for a full-time faculty position as a Clinical Professor in Real Estate. We seek candidates with expertise in commercial real estate, including areas such as finance and investment, market analysis, asset management, development, capital markets, or sustainability.
Clinical faculty responsibilities center on teaching and service. The standard teaching workload consists of a 24-unit annual teaching assignment, with courses assigned by the department chair and distributed across the fall and spring semesters. Faculty are expected to design, deliver, and continuously enhance high-quality courses, including developing and regular updating of course content, syllabi, and assessments to ensure ongoing relevance and impact for students. Ongoing professional development in pedagogy and instructional technology is encouraged to support effective and innovative teaching practices.
Clinical faculty contribute to a vibrant academic community through active participation in department meetings, committees, and task forces, as well as engagement in key institutional events such as admissions events, student orientations, and commencement activities. Faculty are also expected to maintain appropriate AACSB faculty qualification status through sustained industry engagement and other relevant professional activities, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and the evolving needs of the discipline.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
The clinical faculty position requires a graduate degree in a related field, or a graduate degree combined with relevant industry experience in commercial real estate. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or a strong interest in teaching is highly desirable.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:
$9,166.66 - $10,416.66/Monthly; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:
To apply, click Apply Now and ensure all applicable sections are completed.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but the application process will be open until the position is filled.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
For questions about the position or the real estate program please contact:
- Name: Charles Tu
- Email: tuc@sandiego.edu
- Phone: (619) 260-5942
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