Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate – Southern Methodist University

Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Cox School of Business — Real Estate, Risk Management and Business Law Department

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: #53108

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured

• Academic Rank / Level: Associate Professor or Full Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary and research/instruction support

• Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

• Application Deadline: 15 October 2026 priority deadline; applications accepted until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

📋 Overview of Role

The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate. The position is designed for established scholars with strong post-tenure achievement, an active research pipeline and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in real estate and related areas.

• Teach high-quality courses across undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, including online courses.

• Contribute to university and departmental service and academic leadership.

• Participate in professional conferences, research collaborations and engagement with the business community.

• Continue developing an active research programme with strong potential for future scholarly contributions.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Real Estate, Finance or a related field, such as Economics or Urban Planning.

• Experience & Specializations: Established publication record in top-tier academic journals and substantial university-level teaching experience.

• Teaching: Demonstrated excellence in teaching real estate courses, preferably within a business school.

• Preferred Qualifications: Professional service and leadership in the field, with a record demonstrating continued high-quality research and teaching.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Generous support for research and instruction.

• Potential for endowed positions.

• Outstanding academic facilities, including the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle.

• Strong connections with the corporate and business community through the Folsom Institute for Real Estate.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Examples of written work

3. Three professional references for letters of recommendation

4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191593

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Wally Boudry, Real Estate Recruiting Chair — wboudry@smu.edu

• 📅 Priority Deadline: 15 October 2026

• 📅 Closing: Applications accepted until the position is filled.

• 💻 Initial Interviews: Conducted via Zoom.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: smu.edu