Real Estate, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

About the Role

The Business Administration Department at Community College of Philadelphia invites applications for a part-time, adjunct position in Real Estate to begin Fall 2026. This position involves teaching undergraduate students in real estate subjects and is based at the main campus, Regional Centers, or neighborhood sites. While this is not an online position, there may be opportunities to teach online courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate students in real estate subjects, including real estate fundamentals, practice, finance and investments, development, property management, and law.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, and assignments that reflect current industry trends, academic research, and real estate practices.
• Provide academic guidance that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical applications of real estate knowledge.
• Stay connected with the real estate industry by attending professional events, participating in industry forums, or engaging with real estate organizations and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with industry experts to integrate real-world insights and case studies into the curriculum.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Actively participate in the academic life of the College, including graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, and student life activities.
• Create learning opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom, including dual-enrollment high school students.
• Communicate effectively, foster collaboration, and proactively address problems.
• Establish an inclusive classroom environment that respects diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Participate in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
• Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
• Commit to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession.
• Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Requirements

• An active real estate license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Extensive experience in the real estate industry, including roles such as real estate agent, broker, mortgage loan originator, property manager, real estate developer, real estate lawyer, or real estate analyst.
• At least 5 years of verifiable work experience in the field of Real Estate.
• Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements while drawing from personal knowledge and experiences to engage students.
• Ability to teach a variety of day, evening, and weekend Real Estate sections at the main campus, Regional Centers, and neighborhood sites.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of recent college teaching experience in the subject area, preferably at the community college level.
• Active participation in industry-related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to develop and teach distance education and web-enhanced courses.
• Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System.
• Willingness to revise and maintain courses and curriculum.
• Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department and the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees.
• Active participation in national and/or regional industry professional organizations.

If required to submit references, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisors' contact information. Note that references will not be contacted until a contingent offer has been made.