Description
The Department of Economics and Finance in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is seeking to hire a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2026. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to help build and support a new program in real estate, the first of its kind in the state, housed within the Department of Economics and Finance.
Purpose of Position
The successful candidate will teach up to five courses a year in our Real Estate program including introductory and advanced courses both in person and online. The position also includes mentoring students and developing and maintaining a robust research agenda aligned with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards. The successful candidate will be expected to publish high-quality research in leading real estate, finance, or economics journals. Service to the department, college, university, and profession will also be an important part of the position.
The new BBA with a Major in Real Estate emphasizes applied learning in key areas such as:
Real estate finance and investment
Real estate development and project management
Market analysis and valuation
Legal and regulatory issues
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). UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world. UND was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND has experienced strong enrollment growth over the past five years and is celebrating a historic milestone this fall (Fall 2025) with 15,844 students enrolled, the largest student body in UND’s history. This represents an increase of 5.49% over last year’s enrollment.
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. The Department of Economics and Finance boasts the largest number of overall majors and student credit hours across departments/schools in the College. The BBA with a Major in Finance is currently the largest major in the College.
UND is in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
PhD in real estate, finance or economics from an AACSB accredited institution required by start date
Evidence of quality teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Evidence of scholarly research activity commensurate with experience
Ability to meet AACSB Faculty Qualification standards for Scholarly Academic (SA)
Successful completion of criminal history records 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of ability to teach at the undergraduate/graduate level in real estate
Potential to conduct research and publish in high quality journals in the real estate finance, investment, appraisal, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics
For full consideration, apply using the link provided.
Applications must be received by December 29, 2025, and include the following materials:
A letter of application detailing interest in the position
Curriculum vita
A job market paper
Three letters of reference
Representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available) or other evidence of teaching effectiveness
Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire
Position open until filled.
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