Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor of Real Estate

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Instructor or Professional Assistant Professor of Real Estate in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Instructor: Earned masters degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent accredited institution.
• Professional Assistant Professor: Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Pay

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position, located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs.