Description
Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate
The AACSB accredited College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) invites applications for the Oscar Cloyd Real Estate Super Professorship, a 9-month tenure-track position in Real Estate at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor starting August 2026. The selected candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance. Applicants from the area of Real Estate or Finance, with appropriate qualifications to teach real estate, will be considered for individuals who meet our AACSB qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Teach Real Estate and Finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in face-to-face and online settings.
Produce scholarship at a level consistent with our AACSB Scholarly Academic standards.
Participate in service activities at the university, college, and department levels, as well as in community and profession.
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Additional duties, as required by the original endowment, include:
o continue a record of scholarly and creative endeavors;
o exhibit leadership in academic units, collaborations with other scholars, and the private sector;
o pursue activities that enhance the reputation of the university;
o perform exceptionally in the areas of innovative teaching, student advisement, mentoring, and leadership in curriculum development.
Required Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in Real Estate, or Finance with a specialty in Real Estate, or related degree with appropriate qualifications to teach real estate, with a strong research background in business from an AACSB accredited university.
Evidence of effective teaching and research commensurate with years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness in multiple areas of real estate and finance classes, such as Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Appraisal, and Real Estate Investments.
Position-related certifications.
Salary and Benefits:
The Oscar Cloyd Super Professorship carries a generous stipend for travel and research on top of the base salary.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and professional development support
About Louisiana State University–Shreveport College of Business:
National Recognition: Established in 1967, Louisiana State University–Shreveport is a public university known for academic excellence and affordability.
College of Business:
One of the largest business colleges in the region.
Over 6,500 students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs.
Nearly 1,000 undergraduate business students enrolled in majors across accounting, finance, general business, management, and marketing.
Faculty represents five continents and more than 18 countries.
Mission-Driven: Grounded in its AACSB-aligned mission to educate, engage, and empower students.
Working Professional-Centric Graduate Programs: Offers 100% accelerated online MBA and MHA programs.
Flexible Learning: Offers both accelerated online and traditional face-to-face undergraduate programs.
Impact-Focused Education: Prepares students to make business decisions that create positive and lasting societal impact.
About Shreveport-Bossier, LA:
Why Consider Living in the Shreveport–Bossier Area
Regional Hub: Educational, medical, and cultural center of North Louisiana.
Population & Size: Metropolitan area of more than 390,000 residents, offering mid-sized city amenities with a manageable pace of life.
Affordable Living: Low cost of living and housing well below national averages, allowing professionals and families to enjoy a higher standard of living.
Easy Travel: Shreveport Regional Airport provides convenient connections to major hubs including Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta—ideal for conferences and research travel.
Cultural Life: Symphony performances, film festivals, art galleries, live music venues, and an array of dining options including Louisiana Creole and Cajun traditions enrich the community.
Outdoor Recreation: Nearby rivers, lakes, and wildlife areas offer hiking, kayaking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
Balanced Lifestyle: Combines affordability, accessibility, cultural amenities, and natural spaces—making it an appealing place to live, work, and grow.
Requirements
Application Process:
To apply for this position, a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of all transcripts that include relevant course work, and contact details of three references should be sent electronically to businessfacultysearch@lsus.edu. Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Selected candidates for the interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. LSUS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered, the email subject must be “Tenure Track Real Estate Faculty Application.”
