Endowed Chair of Real Estate
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Mar 15, 2026
Endowed Chair of Real Estate
- 497840
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Full-time Faculty
Salary/Position Classification
- $235,000+ 9-month contract, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite.
Purpose of Position
The Fransen Department of Real Estate, Economics and Finance in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking to hire an accomplished academic currently serving in a tenured position to hold an inaugural Endowed Chair in Real Estate at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the Department. Academic Search is assisting UND and invites inquiries, nominations, and applications. The Endowed Chair is expected to begin in August 2026.
This appointment offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new and growing real estate program at a pivotal moment in its development. As the cornerstone of UND’s new Real Estate Program the inaugural Endowed Chair, will play a vital role in building, leading, and elevating the program to national prominence.
Working closely with the Department Chair, this individual will provide strategic direction, guide curriculum development, mentor faculty, and engage with industry leaders to ensure students are prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.
About UND and Nistler College
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having Very High Research Activity (R1). The Nistler College of Business and Public Administration recently moved into a brand-new building (Nistler Hall) with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. The College has experienced sustained growth in enrollment in recent years, including enrollment growth of nearly 8% since Fall 2022.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in real estate, finance, or economics from an AACSB-accredited institution
- Currently serves in a tenured position to hold an inaugural Endowed Chair in Real Estate at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the Department
- Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate real estate-related courses
- Record of high-quality academic research in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics commensurate with experience
- Evidence in support of AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA)
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To Apply
For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and NEW ONLINE APPLICATION process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website: Current Open Searches
