Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics – Real Estate & Urban Economics – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Faculty Opportunity: Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics – Real Estate & Urban Economics – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

• Institution: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

• Academic Unit / Department: Molasky Family Department of Economics & Real Estate, Lee Business School

• Job Requisition ID: R0153553

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Academic Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Specialization: Real Estate Economics and/or Urban Economics

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive with similarly situated institutions; exact base salary not specified

• Additional Lee Professorship Stipend: Approximately INR 24.00 lakh annually

• Research & Travel Support: Approximately INR 4.80 lakh annually

• Location: UNLV Main Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2027

• Priority Review Date: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The Molasky Family Department of Economics & Real Estate at UNLV invites applications for the Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics with an emphasis in Real Estate and/or Urban Economics.

Preference will be given to candidates qualified for appointment at the advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level who have demonstrated the ability to produce high-quality research in real estate and/or urban economics.

Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Conduct significant scholarly research in Economics and Real Estate.

• Publish research in high-quality refereed academic journals.

• Maintain an active research agenda consistent with UNLV’s R1 research environment.

• Contribute to the research culture of Lee Business School.

• Collaborate across the School’s Centers of Excellence.

• Engage with the Lied Center for Real Estate and its research and policy programs.

• Teach courses supporting the department’s Real Estate degree.

• Contribute to departmental, school, university, and professional service.

• Maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

• ABD candidates may be considered, provided the degree is completed by August 1, 2027.

Assistant Professor Candidates:

• Strong potential for sustained, high-quality research.

• Potential to publish in leading academic journals.

• Evidence of ability to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Advanced Assistant / Associate Professor Candidates:

• Established record of sustained high-quality research.

• Strong publication record in leading academic journals.

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research specialization in Real Estate Economics and/or Urban Economics.

• Forward-looking research agenda in these areas.

• Experience using state-of-the-art empirical methodologies.

• Potential to produce high-impact and externally visible research.

• Ability to contribute to the Lied Center for Real Estate.

• Ability or interest in teaching:

  • Real Estate Economics

  • Real Estate Finance

  • Urban Economics

  • Related undergraduate and graduate courses

Remuneration & Benefits

• Base salary is competitive with comparable institutions.

• Lee Professorship Stipend: Approximately INR 24.00 lakh per year.

• Research and Travel Support: Approximately INR 4.80 lakh per year.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plans and voluntary benefit programs.

• Paid leave and holidays.

• Tuition discounts for employees and eligible family members.

• Nevada has no state individual income tax.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

UNLV Workday Application:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Detailed Resume / CV

3. Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of at Least Three Professional References

JOE Application:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Job Market Paper

4. Research Statement

5. Additional Working Papers – optional

6. Three Reference Letters

Applicants must submit the required documents through both UNLV Workday and the Job Openings for Economists (JOE) website to receive consideration.

Application Process

• UNLV Application Link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Main-Campus-Las-Vegas/Lee-Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Economics--Real-Estate-and-Urban-Economics--R0153553-_R0153553

• JOE Portal: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listings

• Priority Review Date: November 15, 2026

• Final Application Deadline: January 31, 2027

• Initial interviews are expected to be conducted remotely.

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Nicholas Irwin

• HR Contact: UNLVJobs@unlv.edu | (702) 895-3504

Official Website: https://www.unlv.edu/