Assistant Teaching Professor of Real Estate & Property Management (12-month)

Assistant Teaching Professor of Real Estate and Property Management (REPM)

College of Business

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Real Estate and Property Management to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Work Location Typically, on-site; position may be partially remote, based on the semester-to-semester need of the department, as determined with the supervisor.

Salary Range : $ 85,000 - $95,000 per year (12-months). Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Summary

The College of Business invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Real Estate and Property Management (REPM) to start before the end of the spring 2025 semester. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, full-time position on the Management Team.

This is a 12-month position with a workload formula 60% teaching (equivalent to 6 classes per academic year), 30% administrative (curricular oversight of the undergraduate emphasis and certificates in REPM), and 10% professional development (for required on-going practice-related activities to maintain a minimum of AACSB "Instructional Practitioner” status).

The AACSB International accredited College of Business enrolls approximately 2,000 students annually. The College of Business offers comprehensive undergraduate degrees, select master’s degrees, and professional programs that emphasize principle-based ethical decision making. Candidates are invited to view the college website at: https://business.uccs.edu/ .

Successful employees should demonstrate the following:

• Strong knowledge in the areas of real estate and property management.
• High level of ethics and integrity.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and caring attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to student-centered instruction.
• Ability and interest to teach effectively in all courses.

The person in this position should also be committed to further enhancing our collegial environment, which includes service to the college, university, community, and profession. Candidates are invited to view the college website at : https://business.uccs.edu/ .


Essential Functions

Teaching (60%)

• Teaches 6 undergraduate classes in real estate and property management.
• Teaches primarily in-person classes at the UCCS Downtown Campus.
• Other classes and modalities may be assigned as needed.
• Mentors students both inside and outside of the classroom.

Administrative (30%)

Program Management

• Responsible for the day-to-day, year-round management, and administration of the College of Business REPM Program in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Designs and modifies curriculum as market conditions evolve insuring compliance with College of Business accreditation standards.
• Works with the Team Lead to staff courses in a timely manner; this may include the recruitment and selection of new lectures when needed.
• Develops and oversees an enrollment management strategy for the REPM program.
• Oversees community engagement including internship/career placement and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Counsels students on career paths, international internship opportunities, university standards as deemed appropriate.
• Represents the REPM program at official events.

Recruitment

• Oversees the recruitment process for undergraduate students.
• Serves as the point of contact for prospective graduate students.
• Serves as the program contact with students and/or parents during periods of concern (e.g., student discipline, student health, academic performance, etc.).
• Serves as the official contact between the Sport Management program and the College of Business, UCCS campus, or CU System.
• Serves as the voice of the program during special events (graduation, awards ceremonies, recruiting fairs, etc.).
• Serves as program contact with the local and regional sport community leaders.
• Engages with university, community, and faculty in a collaborative and collegial manner.
• Participates in both internal and external professional service activities and community engagement.

Marketing

• Oversees the marketing activities involved in recruiting students to the REPM program. This entails working with program staff as well as College of Business and possibly campus marketing groups.

Professional Development (10%)

• On-going practice-related activities required to maintain a minimum of AACSB "Instructional Practitioner” status.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 5:00 PM Mountain Time on January 13, 2025 (Monday) . However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for phone interviews will be January 23, 2025 .
• The potential dates for in-person interviews will be January 30, 2025.
• The potential employee start date is February - March .
  
  

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu .

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A completed Master's degree is required.
• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a property management role within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any amount of prior and relevant teaching experience is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DBA, or JD) in a business-related discipline.
• Ability or interest in teaching in a variety of formats including in person, hybrid and online classes is a plus.
• Any amount of relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and fine motor skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.