Description
The Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Programs, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment beginning September 16, 2027.
The base salary range for this position will be $12,000 - $14,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The position carries a 9-month service period, running from September 16 through June 15 each year. The Director of Programs role receives the equivalent of one month of additional compensation. The initial appointment for the Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Programs is a three-year term, with eligibility for renewal of three- to five-year terms based on performance. Associate Teaching Professor positions are promotable, non-tenurable, and voting eligible.
Associate Teaching Professors at the University of Washington play a central role in fulfilling the institution's educational mission. They design, deliver, and assess instruction across undergraduate and graduate programs, directly supporting student learning and academic success. The successful candidate will be expected to be on campus during the academic year to teach courses, mentor students, and engage in service activities, including service on departmental and college committees. Selected candidates will be required to teach 24 credit hours during each academic year and may be assigned a combination of large lecture courses and small seminar courses, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as required and elective offerings across the curriculum. While serving in the Director of Programs role, the position will receive a 3-credit course release each year.
The Director of Programs provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the department's academic programs. Their role includes: overseeing and implementing curriculum and course updates; coordinating class offerings and quarterly scheduling; identifying instructional needs and providing onboarding guidance for new instructors; convening monthly instructor meetings to discuss courses and strengthen community; communicating with instructors about schedules, syllabi, course content, and logistical details; participating in program information sessions; supporting the career fair, mentoring program, and other initiatives that connect students with employers and industry partners; collaborating closely with academic advisors to ensure that program structures and student support practices align with student needs and promote successful progression through the program; and contributing to graduation and celebration activities for students completing the program.
The Runstad Department of Real Estate within the College of Built Environments was established in 2017. The Department offers a Real Estate Major, a Real Estate Minor, a Master of Science in Real Estate, a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, and a Graduate Certificate in Housing Studies. Together, these programs currently serve over 400 students. For more information about the Department, visit: https://re.be.uw.edu
Qualifications
Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
1) Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in real estate, urban planning, construction management, geography, economics, public policy, business related disciplines, or another field with clear overlap in real estate theory or practice, with degree completion required no later than September 2027.
2) Evidence, documented in the application materials, of a strong record of outstanding teaching or professional practice expertise in real estate or a closely related discipline.
3) Expertise in leading or coordinating academic programs.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/188858. The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should articulate in their application documents how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Applications should include the following materials:
1) A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences (maximum length of two single-spaced pages, using 12-point font)
2) A curriculum vitae or resume (maximum length of five single-spaced pages, using 12-point font)
3) A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum length of two single-spaced pages, using 12-point font)
4) A complete list of existing departmental courses, ranked in order of teaching preference, and any new courses you would like to propose to create and teach. For each course, include a brief description of your qualifications to teach it (maximum length of three single-spaced pages, using 12-point font)
5) A statement demonstrating experience and success in leading and/or coordinating academic programs (maximum length of two single-spaced pages, using 12-point font)
6) Contact information for at least three referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request (maximum length of one single-spaced page, using 12-point font)
