Endowed Chair in Real Estate
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
Overview
Endowed Chair of Real Estate
The Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics and Finance in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking to hire an accomplished academic currently serving in a tenured position to hold an inaugural Endowed Chair in Real Estate at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the Department. Academic Search is assisting UND and invites inquiries, nominations, and applications. The Endowed Chair is expected to begin in August 2026.
This appointment offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new and growing real estate program at a pivotal moment in its development. As the cornerstone of UND's new Real Estate Program the inaugural Endowed Chair will play a vital role in building, leading, and elevating the program to national prominence.
Working closely with the Department Chair, this individual will provide strategic direction, guide curriculum development, mentor faculty, and engage with industry leaders to ensure students are prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.
Context Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state\'s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having Very High Research Activity (R1). The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration recently moved into a brand-new building (Nistler Hall) with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. The College has experienced sustained growth in enrollment in recent years, including enrollment growth of nearly 8% since Fall 2022.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for the new Real Estate Program and lead efforts to build a nationally prominent program.
Partner with the Department Chair on curriculum development and program growth.
Mentor faculty and engage with industry leaders to ensure student readiness for a evolving real estate landscape.
Qualifications
PhD in real estate, finance, or economics from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Current tenured faculty member eligible to hold the Endowed Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate real estate-related courses.
Record of high-quality research in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or related topics commensurate with experience.
Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA).
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Application Process For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and the NEW ONLINE APPLICATION process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants may submit their CVs to UNDRealEstateChair@academicsearch.org.
Timeline and Contacts Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Monday, April 13, 2026. Nominations are welcome by emailing the same address; please include the nominee\'s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address.
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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The Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics and Finance in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking to hire an accomplished academic currently serving in a tenured position to hold an inaugural Endowed Chair in Real Estate at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the Department. Academic Search is assisting UND and invites inquiries, nominations, and applications. The Endowed Chair is expected to begin in August 2026.
This appointment offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new and growing real estate program at a pivotal moment in its development. As the cornerstone of UND's new Real Estate Program the inaugural Endowed Chair will play a vital role in building, leading, and elevating the program to national prominence.
Working closely with the Department Chair, this individual will provide strategic direction, guide curriculum development, mentor faculty, and engage with industry leaders to ensure students are prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.
Context Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state\'s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having Very High Research Activity (R1). The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration recently moved into a brand-new building (Nistler Hall) with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. The College has experienced sustained growth in enrollment in recent years, including enrollment growth of nearly 8% since Fall 2022.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for the new Real Estate Program and lead efforts to build a nationally prominent program.
Partner with the Department Chair on curriculum development and program growth.
Mentor faculty and engage with industry leaders to ensure student readiness for a evolving real estate landscape.
Qualifications
PhD in real estate, finance, or economics from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Current tenured faculty member eligible to hold the Endowed Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate real estate-related courses.
Record of high-quality research in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or related topics commensurate with experience.
Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA).
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Application Process For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and the NEW ONLINE APPLICATION process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants may submit their CVs to UNDRealEstateChair@academicsearch.org.
Timeline and Contacts Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Monday, April 13, 2026. Nominations are welcome by emailing the same address; please include the nominee\'s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address.
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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