Assistant / Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance and Economics or Real Estate

Ref no.: 44085 & 43647
Deadline for applications: 10 September 2023
Interview dates: 3-4 October 2023
Ideal start date: January 2024 (or before is preferable)

Henley Business School (University of Reading) is seeking to appoint 2 new faculty members at either Assistant Professor (corresponding to Lecturer in the UK) or Associate Professor level in Real Estate Finance and Economics or more generally Real Estate to strengthen our world-leading department of Real Estate and Planning and to consolidate a recent phase of expansion (see job advert here).

Particularly, we are seeking to appoint active researchers starting to develop some seniority in their field, with a potential or record (depending upon the level) of internationally recognized publications. Within the department, Henley Business School and the University of Reading there will be plenty of opportunities to develop and carry out original and impactful research supported by effective mechanisms of resource allocations. We provide the environment for researchers to work collaboratively as well as individually.  We have a vibrant student community (incl. 20+ PhD students), and the successful candidate will teach and lead modules, across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. We have also recently added an ExecEd offer, with opportunities to engage with business and policy makers.

As our teaching approach is normally research led, we welcome applicants with research interest linked to real estate finance and economics and more broadly real estate in the following areas (among others):

• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Development
• Asset Pricing/Valuation
• Sustainable/Climate Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Environmental Economics/Planning
• Household Finance / Mortgage Finance
• Infrastructure and Transport
• Behavioural Finance/Economics
• Real Estate Technology
• Urban and Real Estate Economics 

The best candidates will have:

• A PhD in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Management
• Potential or a proven track record of internationally recognized publications (depending upon level)
• Demonstrable skills in high-quality teaching in one (or more) of the areas above
• Experience in leadership roles in research and/or teaching (for Associate Professor level)
• Exposure to engagement with businesses and policy makers

Key documents in your online application 

• A Supporting Statement including: 
• The level you intend to apply to: Lecturer (Assistant) or Associate Professor
• Why you are applying for this position and what makes you an outstanding candidate. 
• How you will contribute to the Department of Real Estate and Planning and Henley Business School 
• A concise research statement with your short- and long-term plans.
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a publication record. 
• Separate to your online application please email one lead published article as an example of research quality (in PDF format) to [email protected] before the closing date.