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Teaching Assistant Professor in Real Estate Development

The University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track teaching faculty appointment. Under the direction of Dean Jack H. Knott, the school has a strong commitment to hiring in the areas of real estate finance and development.

Position Description and Qualifications:
Applicants should hold an advanced degree, have substantive professional real estate experience, and demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education. Prior experience in university level teaching is preferred.

Primary instruction duties will be in SPPD’s undergraduate program and include courses on real estate principals, real estate market analysis, and real estate finance. Additional teaching responsibilities in the Master of Real Estate Development program and in Executive Education as appropriate may be available as well. This position will require teaching six classes over the school year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters).

Points of Distinction of SPPD:

• SPPD offers both an undergraduate major and minor in real estate development. This undergraduate area of study is the school’s highest growth area. SPPD’s master’s degree programs are widely recognized for their excellence. The highly regarded Master of Real Estate Development is considered amongst the top two or three programs nationally.


• The Lusk Center for Real Estate is an internationally recognized research center. The Lusk Center is affiliated with both SPPD and the Marshall School of Business. Faculty from throughout the USC campus take part in Center activities including a weekly research seminar and the Annual Research Symposium. The Lusk Center also serves as a conduit between faculty and the professional real estate community. Lusk Center members are distinguished industry leaders.


• The faculty is committed to SPPD being the premier school for educating leaders and creating knowledge for innovative solutions that improve communities in a worldwide context. The school has enrolled more than 1,000 students, with over 40 tenure-track faculty and distinguished professional associates who teach in the doctoral program, five professional master’s degree programs, and undergraduate major.


• The school’s strategic plan emphasizes advancing interdisciplinary research and 21st century education in governance, place, and community.


• With $16 million in active sponsored research, the school ranks third overall in funded research at USC on a per faculty basis.


• The school has an endowment base of over $80 million.


• The school has a supportive Board of Councilors and several advisory boards comprised of leaders in government, industry, and the nonprofit sector.

For additional information, view the school’s website: www.usc.edu/sppd.

Compensation and Benefits:
The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The University also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union; and participation in cultural and social events as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
USC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity in its workplace.

Where to Apply:
For consideration, an application needs to include: an introductory letter; curriculum vitae including list of courses taught and where; list of references (minimum of three names); and a short writing sample. The application should be sent to:

Coordinator, Teaching Assistant Professor in Real Estate Development Search Committee
School of Policy, Planning, and Development
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
sppdhr@usc.edu