Assistant or Associate Professor of Real Estate - Development and Finance Focus

Overview

The Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U) program at the University of Miami School of Architecture (U-SoA) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure track, full-time position in real estate development with an emphasis on real estate finance and financial analysis for real estate development and investment. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or be close to completing one in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. This position will begin on August 1, 2026, and will be based at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus.

The MRED+U program integrates real estate finance, real estate development, architecture, urban design, planning, construction, and public policy. The successful candidate will contribute to core and elective courses, advise students, engage industry partners, pursue research and publication, and support the continued growth and visibility of the program.

For appointment at the assistant professor rank, candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching and high-quality research in real estate-related areas and possess strong communication skills. For appointment as an associate professor, a research record commensurate with the rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching real estate or related areas at the graduate level is also required. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. or be close to completing one in Real Estate or a related discipline.

• Evidence of scholarship, professional accomplishment, or recognized expertise in real estate finance, real estate development, urban economics, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, preferably in a professional graduate program

• A defined or emerging research or applied-research agenda

About the MRED+U Program

The Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U) program blends the fundamentals of real estate development with livable community design. The program offers an immersive experience in one of the world's most dynamic metropolitan regions and real estate markets, providing exceptional exposure to industry leaders across all sectors.

MRED+U is a highly interdisciplinary, 36-credit graduate program that can be completed in 11 months (Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions) or spread over additional semesters. The program is integrated into the school through interdisciplinary courses, design and development studios, competitions, study-abroad programs, and a schoolwide Capstone Workshop sponsored and organized by the program. The program maintains strong ties with the Miami Herbert Business School, the Law School, and the College of Engineering through joint courses, events, and initiatives.

Over the past decade, the MRED+U has grown into the largest graduate program in the school and among its peers at other institutions, with 60 full- and part-time students matriculating in 2025. Growth in applications and enrollment has been driven by word-of-mouth endorsements from alumni and advisory board members who highlight the immersive educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. Students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, with about one-third from Florida, one-third from other states, and one-third from different countries.

The large MRED+U Advisory Board, composed of outstanding real estate industry leaders, actively engages with students by serving as mentors, providing internships and job opportunities, guest lecturing in classes, arranging site visits, and participating in events. The annual Real Estate Impact Conference, held in partnership with the Miami Herbert Business School, is a flagship event for the region, drawing over 800 industry leaders and 100 students each spring. Funding from the advisory board supports scholarships, student travel, software and database subscriptions, marketing, events, and activities. The program’s success reflects the talent and stability of a dedicated administrative team and faculty, and a highly engaged advisory board that provides both human and financial resources to enrich the student experience.

About the School of Architecture (U-SoA)

The University of Miami School of Architecture’s (U-SoA) philosophy emphasizes the built environment as the human environment, with every project aiming to enhance its societal and environmental context. The school offers a range of accredited undergraduate, graduate, and dual-degree programs and serves as a center for research on contemporary architectural challenges.

U-SoA is renowned for its focus on city-making, urbanism, technological innovation, and environmental resilience, using the vibrant Miami metropolitan area as a "living laboratory." Students’ educational experience is enhanced through hands-on learning at Design Build Studios, the Center for Urban and Community Design, and study-abroad programs in Rome and Tokyo. The school prepares leaders to address the challenges facing urban communities, both locally and globally, using problem-based learning and project-based research with a strong focus on community engagement and emerging technologies.

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities, located in one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities. More than 19,000 students from around the world, the University campus is a vibrant and diverse community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, the University now comprises 12 schools and colleges with over 100 undergraduate majors and programs, including 151 undergraduate, 149 master's, and 68 doctoral degrees. Visit https://welcome.miami.edu/about-um/index.html to learn more about our points of pride. With more than $456 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity," and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. Miami’s rapid growth, cutting-edge design and development, global investment flows, environmental pressures, and regulatory complexity create an unparalleled setting for real estate education. Through strong ties to industry, public agencies, and community organizations, the MRED+U program serves as an extraordinary laboratory for innovative, interdisciplinary development practices.

Application Deadlines and Procedures

Please submit your application materials through the UM Career Portal:

https://careers.miami.edu/us/en/c/faculty-physicians-jobs

These should include the following documents as one single PDF file no larger than 30MB:

A cover letter stating your expertise and anticipated contributions to the MRED+U program; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement; names and contact information for three references, including email addresses, which will not be contacted without prior notice. An appendix with A: Examples of scholarly work, and B: Examples of teaching materials.

Please address any questions to Professor Charles Bohl ([email protected]) and cc: Natalie Bixby, MRED+U Senior Program Manager ([email protected]).

The review of applications will begin in mid-January 2026 and continue until the position is filled.