Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Real Estate - Up to 3 positions to be filled
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Polytechnic College
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Real Estate - Up to 3 positions to be filled
Requisition:202600099F
Rank:Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:Polytechnic College
Department:Polytechnic College
Open Date:07/30/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47900
Contact Name:Ted Whitmer
Title:Real Estate, Program Director
Contact Email:trw068@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:Our Real Estate program prepares students for success in the real estate profession through practical training, applied learning, career-ready skills, and an industry-aligned curriculum. We are seeking an experienced real estate professional with a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders to teach courses in our accelerated Real Estate program. Prepare students for immediate employment by delivering applied instruction focused on current real estate practices, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and employer needs.
Teach courses in our Real Estate program, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in residential and commercial real estate, brokerage, property management, and related fields. Courses may include Principles of Real Estate I, Principles of Real Estate II, Law of Contracts, Law of Agency, Real Estate Law, Contract Forms, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investments, Property Management, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Construction, Urban Planning, Real Estate Computer Applications, Fundamentals of Environmental Issues, and Cooperative Education – Real Estate, depending on the selected candidate’s expertise and program needs. This is a part-time online position, ideal for practicing real estate professionals who want to share their expertise and experience with future real estate professionals.
Delivers engaging, applied instruction in Real Estate courses. Develops syllabi, lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and industry standards. Provides constructive feedback and academic support to students. Maintains current knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, financing, appraisal, brokerage practices, technology, and evolving industry trends. Collaborates with faculty and program leadership to continuously improve curriculum, instructional quality, and student success.
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Current Texas Real Estate Broker License strongly preferred. Additional industry certifications or professional designations (e.g., GRI, CRS, CCIM, SIOR, CPM, RPA) are desirable depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.
Equivalent combinations of education, extensive industry experience, and professional certifications may be considered.
Professional experience in residential and/or commercial real estate, brokerage, property management, appraisal, real estate finance, development, construction, or a related field. Previous teaching, training, or workforce development experience is preferred. Strong commitment to the mission of the SHSU Polytechnic College. Demonstrated knowledge of real estate principles, brokerage operations, contracts, agency law, appraisal, finance, property management, and applicable Texas real estate laws and regulations. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience with online learning platforms (e.g., Blackboard) is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:Preferred qualifications include familiarity with, or willingness to adopt, best practices for online teaching and learning, including the effective use of Blackboard. Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction, student success, career readiness, and workforce development. Ability to integrate current real estate technologies, software, and industry practices into instruction. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze complex information, solve problems, and present real estate concepts in an accessible manner. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered, customer-service-oriented environment. Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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