Description
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF REAL ESTATE
The NYU School of Professional Studies seeks distinguished academics with exemplary experience in commercial real estate finance and development for the role of Academic Director and Clinical Professor of Real Estate for the Schack Institute of Real Estate, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027.
Ideal candidates will have experience with utilizing and teaching the latest technologies related to artificial intelligence, data analysis and property technology specifically focused on applications for real estate professionals. Faculty candidates should also have experience working with a wide range of professionals and have experience or evidence of the potential for success in teaching a broad population of students both graduate and undergraduate, including first generation students and international students, as well as those new to the field of real estate.
Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the successful candidate will work closely with the Chair to implement the vision for expanding the Schack Institute of Real Estate's programs and initiatives, and to increase the Schack Institute of Real Estate's profile and visibility locally, nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will teach within the graduate and undergraduate programs; may also teach within corporate and executive education programs; develop courses; advise students; collaborate with other faculty and industry partners; and engage with the broader NYU SPS academic community, as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
In consultation with departmental leadership, the Academic Director coordinates daily and academic operations related to the unit, including oversight of the curriculum, student advising, adjunct faculty, and program staff. The candidate will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:
• Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, orient, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty; oversee faculty observations, adjunct reappointments, and compliance with university policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Curriculum and Academic Planning: Lead curriculum development, review, and approval processes; manage course scheduling, faculty assignments, learning outcomes assessment, and compliance with academic policies.
• Student Support and Engagement: Collaborate with Student Affairs and program staff to address student grievances, academic integrity matters, grade appeals, and probation and dismissal processes; coordinate academic orientations, industry events, student trips, and global learning opportunities.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintain ongoing communication with faculty and academic advising staff; collaborate with SPS and NYU offices on interdisciplinary initiatives, instructional technology, and enhancements to teaching and learning.
• Academic Leadership and Compliance: Model professional excellence and ethical conduct while promoting a respectful, inclusive academic environment and adherence to SPS and NYU policies and procedures.
This full-time position is a nine-month faculty appointment with a three-year renewable faculty contract. The Academic Director role is an annual, twelve-month administrative appointment that runs concurrent with the faculty role. The rank of the faculty position will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000. The range for the annual administrative stipend is $30,000 - $50,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will (i) hold an advanced degree (terminal in their field or discipline), preferably in economics, finance, business, real estate or real estate development, and have the ability to teach foundational courses in one or more of the following areas: finance and investment, capital markets, portfolio management, development process, asset management, and/or infrastructure finance, Real estate fundamentals, finance, property development across a range of asset classes; (ii) have a significant industry or academic track record; (iii) have at least three years of teaching experience and effectiveness in higher education, (iv) have experience working with or teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds, (v) have at least three years of administrative management/leadership experience in an academic setting (e.g. coordinator, chair). Candidates should demonstrate initiative in curricular development, an ability to engage in meaningful service or administrative work, and promise in scholarly work.
This role seeks an individual conversant in and able to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence as it applies to real estate, property technology, and, or comparative global real estate markets. Applicants should be well versed in current and emerging tools that incorporate artificial intelligence, large language models and machine learning specifically related to applications in the real estate industry. This will be evidenced by courses taught, courses developed, scholarly articles published, or public presentations.
Application Instructions
All applicants should submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching interests and philosophy citing specifically the courses in the NYU Schack curriculum in which your expertise and experience would enhance the program and student learning outcomes.
• A sampling of work in the form of a portfolio that can include: weblinks, websites or other mediums that demonstrate: 1) industry affiliations and innovations, 2) how you encourage inclusive classroom discussions that include multiple backgrounds and views, and 3) how you teach in ways that make space for people to express a broad variety of view points.
While not required upon initial application, finalists will be asked to submit references.
The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit materials before the priority deadline of January 31, 2027. The search will continue until the ideal candidate is identified. (Note: applications will still be considered after the priority deadline.)
NYU appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates selected for advancement in the interview process.
