Professional Track Faculty - Real Estate

Position Title:

Open Rank, Professional Track Faculty, Real Estate

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Holmes Hall

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University invites applicants for a Professional Track faculty position in Real Estate, with qualifications to teach undergraduate courses in real estate beginning in Fall 2027. This individual will also serve as Program Director for the Undergraduate Real Estate Program.  The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment in subsequent years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The starting rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Professional Track faculty members have a teaching load of up to six courses per year, with release time available for administrative responsibilities. Additionally, candidates will be expected to advise students and maintain faculty qualifications consistent with the AACSB accreditation standards. 

Key responsibilities of the Program Director are as follows:

• Curriculum: The Director will develop a differentiated specialty focus for the real estate minor and collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and evolve an innovative curriculum that reflects changes in the real estate industry, strengthens experiential learning, and prepares students for professional opportunities.

• Industry Engagement: Develop relationships with employers and real estate professional organizations to facilitate internship and career opportunities. 

• Advisory Board & Fundraising: Lead and maintain an active Advisory Board. In concert with University Advancement, engage in fundraising initiatives to support the Program’s mission.

• Student Programming: Organize guest lectures, industry events, site visits, and case competitions. Establish and manage student clubs, such as the Real Estate Club.

Although this position will not be eligible for tenure, Bucknell values professional track colleagues as full members of the faculty and provides extensive resources to support their growth.  This includes access to a robust Teaching & Learning Center and funding for professional development and scholarly engagement. Professional track faculty members are eligible to vote in University and College faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees.

Professional Track faculty members are reviewed every three years, with the initial review occurring prior to the third year of the appointment. Excellent teaching is the primary criterion for renewal and promotion. This track includes three successive ranks. Faculty members become eligible for promotion to the next rank after six years of service at their current rank. Prior equivalent service may be applied toward promotion.

The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education within one of the nation’s foremost liberal arts universities. We believe that an education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders who will have significant impact on their profession, their community and society. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 1000 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among five majors offered by highly interdisciplinary departments that combine courses in the various disciplines of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering. For additional information pertaining to our curriculum, go to https://www.bucknell.edu/management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree or commensurate professional experience in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate accounting courses such as: Principles of Real Estate, Market Analysis, and Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment. 

• Candidates must have either compiled a record of teaching excellence, or demonstrate potential for teaching excellence.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin no later than October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site, careers.bucknell.edu.

Applications will only be accepted online. We intend to conduct first round interviews remotely. Complete files must include:

• A cover letter,

• A current curriculum vitae,

• A statement of teaching and advising philosophy,

• Evidence of exceptional teaching, or promise of excellence in teaching.

*Please combine all items into a single pdf file before submitting.

Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained.

Please address any questions about the search to Karen McGrath, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

ABOUT BUCKNELL

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. The University sponsors a range of activities to support the thriving of its faculty, including generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad.

Benefits: 

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].