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The Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment beginning September 16, 2027.  

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000 - $12,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The position carries a 9-month service period, running from September 16 through June 15 each year, with potential summer salary contingent on programmatic, curricular, and administrative needs. The initial appointment is a three?year term, with eligibility for renewal of three- to five-year terms based on performance. Assistant Teaching Professor positions are promotable, non-tenurable, and voting eligible.  

Assistant Teaching Professors at the University of Washington play a central role in fulfilling the institution?s educational mission. They design, deliver, and assess instruction across undergraduate and graduate programs, directly supporting student learning and academic success. The successful candidate will be expected to be on campus during the academic year to teach courses, mentor students, and engage in service activities, including service on departmental and college committees. Selected candidates will be required to teach 24 credit hours during each academic year and may be assigned a combination of large lecture courses and small seminar courses, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as required and elective offerings across the curriculum. 

The Runstad Department of Real Estate within the College of Built Environments was established in 2017. The Department offers a Real Estate Major, a Real Estate Minor, a Master of Science in Real Estate, a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, and a Graduate Certificate in Housing Studies. Together, these programs currently serve over 400 students. For more information about the Department, visit: https://re.be.uw.edu.

Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1) Master?s degree (or foreign equivalent) in real estate, urban planning, construction management, geography, economics, public policy, business related disciplines, or another field with clear overlap in real estate theory or practice, with degree completion required no later than September 2027.

2) Evidence, documented in the application materials, of a strong record of outstanding teaching or professional practice expertise in real estate or a closely related discipline.

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/188857. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should articulate in their application documents how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. 

Applications should include the following materials: 

1) A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences (maximum length of two single?spaced pages, using 12?point font)

2) A curriculum vitae or resume (maximum length of five single?spaced pages, using 12?point font)

3) A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum length of two single?spaced pages, using 12?point font)

4) A complete list of existing departmental courses, ranked in order of teaching preference, and any new courses you would like to propose to create and teach. For each course, include a brief description of your qualifications to teach it (maximum length of three single?spaced pages, using 12?point font)

5) Contact information for at least three referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request (maximum length of one single?spaced page, using 12?point font)

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.