Open Rank Term Faculty Position in Real Estate

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Goodman Center for Real Estate and Perella Department of Finance invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate. The appointment may be made as Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, Professor of Practice, or Senior Professor of Practice, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. We seek candidates with expertise in real estate, real estate finance, or closely related areas and welcome applicants from both academic and professional backgrounds. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. This is a renewable, fixed-term appointment with an initial term of three years.

The individual hired will normally teach four courses per semester, primarily at the undergraduate level, and will contribute to Center, Department, College, and University service. There may also be opportunities to teach at the graduate level in the future. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in real estate and real estate finance, with opportunities to teach additional finance courses depending on departmental needs. The individual will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, experiential learning activities, and engagement with the Center’s professional and alumni community.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned graduate degree at the master’s level or higher in business, finance, real estate, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent by the date of employment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide excellent instruction in real estate and/or real estate finance. Candidates considered for appointment as Professor of Practice or Senior Professor of Practice must have substantial professional experience in the real estate industry. Rank and title will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and record of accomplishment.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/192474. Candidates should submit the following materials:

·         Cover letter

·         Curriculum vitae

·         Teaching statement describing the candidate’s instructional philosophy, prior teaching, professional training, or mentoring experience, and courses the candidate would be interested in teaching or developing

The search committee may request confidential letters of recommendation from qualifying candidates at a later stage of the search.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professor McKay Price, Chair of the search committee, at smp210@lehigh.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.