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Working TitleReal Estate Instructor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500072F

Proposed Annual Salary RangePart-time (60%) Real Estate Instructor: $43,200-$48,000 – Full-time base equivalent salary of $72,000-$80,000.

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week24

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school serving about 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in its on-campus and online programs. We are a purpose-driven community seeking to fulfill our mission of transforming lives and improving the world through business education, scholarly research, and community engagement. Our vision is to inspire and inform business practices that improve societal well-being and the health of our planet.

The Department of Finance and Real Estate is one of five departments in the College of Business. It has a strong record of research and teaching accomplishments and expects faculty members to be engaged in our academic community. The Department offers undergraduate concentrations in finance (with options in corporate finance, investments, and real estate), financial planning, and real estate. In addition, it offers a master’s degree in finance and participates in the other graduate programs of the College.

The Department currently has 13 tenure-track and 6 non-tenure-track faculty. It serves approximately 3,100 undergraduate business majors, approximately 1,000 undergraduate students enrolled in the business minor, 20 graduate students in the Master of Finance program, and about 1,000 MBA students.

The Everitt Real Estate Center ( EREC ), an extension of the Finance and Real Estate Department in the College of Business at Colorado State University, is funded through financial contributions from alumni, real estate professionals, and others interested in promoting and expanding the real estate profession.

The mission of the Everitt Real Estate Center is to (1) serve CSU students through providing enriching learning experiences and assisting interested students in finding desirable placement in real estate careers, (2) facilitate research and thought leadership by providing resources and outlets for real estate related scholarship, and (3) bridge the real estate community and CSU by building relationships (between students and employers, between instructors and professionals, etc.) that add value to our students, the University and to the real estate community.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research0

% Teaching90

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/18/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Finance and Real Estate seeks to hire two part-time (60%) non-tenure track faculty specializing in real estate.

These instructors’ primary responsibility will be teaching real estate courses across the College’s graduate and undergraduate programs. The Department Chair determines course assignments and teaching schedules. Evening and online teaching may be required. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of course delivery, including syllabus development, lecturing, meeting with students, and assigning final grades. Some courses have multiple sections and several instructors; thus, instructors must coordinate syllabi and grading standards.

Both instructors will collaborate with the Assistant Director in representing EREC at industry events and cultivate/strengthen relationships with alumni, friends, donors, corporations, and real estate organizations.

The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Finance and Real Estate Department will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Applicants must have formal training and experience with a Master’s degree or higher in business, finance or real estate and at least five years of relevant post-graduation experience.

+ Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach multiple real estate courses effectively.

+ Applicants must also have experience in outreach activities with alumni, friends, donors, corporations and organizations.

+ Applicants must be able to contribute to departmental service activities collegially (e.g., serving on departmental or college committees, advising student organizations).

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and collegiality are essential.

+ The ability to effectively coordinate with other faculty members and contribute to improving the content and delivery of courses is also required.

+ Must be legally authorized to work the United States.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

(1) potential for superior teaching, especially in real estate, and

(2) professional experience in real estate.

Special Instructions to Applicants

An applicant packet will consist of:

1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications;

2) a vita;

3) a statement of teaching interests; and

4) contact information of three references

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST May 18, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Hong Miao, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated confidentially. Applicant materials of finalist candidates may be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Finance and Real Estate.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactHong Miao, [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryService to Department, College, University, and Discipline

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve on committees at department, college, and university levels. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of EREC in building the presence, reputation and utilization of the Center in the College of Business, the University and the region. Collaborate with the Assistant Director in managing Center events; assist with real estate programs, classes, and workshops. Represent EREC at industry events and cultivate/strengthen relationships with alumni, friends, donors, corporations, and real estate organizations.

+ Additional responsibilities include mentoring students for career preparation, providing faculty guidance for regional and national real estate competitions, and serving as a real estate club advisor.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Delivery

Duty/Responsibility

+ Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.

+ Construct course syllabi adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards.

+ Administer courses through Colorado State University’s learning management system.

Percentage Of Time90

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Statement of Teaching Interests

Optional Documents