Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Real Estate at University of Colorado Boulder

Job title: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Real Estate (Michael A. Klump Endowed Teaching Professor)

Employer: Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder

Job Summary:

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring one Assistant Teaching or Associate Teaching Professor in the Finance Division for Fall 2025. The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will also be appointed as the inaugural Michael A. Klump Endowed Teaching Professor.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

We are seeking a person with the ability to teach a variety of applied real estate courses, including but not limited to case analysis, real estate development, and real estate modeling and finance courses. The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will be required to teach seven classes per year, with possible assignments at the undergraduate and graduate levels, throughout the academic year. We expect that the new faculty member will have 3-4 course preparations in their first year, and fewer thereafter. In their role, the Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will be involved in curriculum development, course creation, and content delivery.

The position also requires engagement with the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate. Possible forms of engagement may include support for case competitions; the implementation of extracurricular and experiential programming of the Center; participation in industry events; and applied research in collaboration with the Executive Director and Faculty Director.

Application Procedure:

To apply for this position, please apply through CU's website with the following materials to this portal: 

  1. Cover Letter. Please include in your cover letter topics or courses that you would feel comfortable teaching and briefly (1-2 sentences) explain why. 
  2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  3. Optional: any additional material that demonstrates teaching excellence
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation later on in the recruitment process.


All applications must be submitted electronically to the job portal. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 1, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with active venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.

The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the University and the Leeds School is increasing steadily, as evidenced by our new programs and solid MBA program. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. By joining the Finance Division, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching excellence.

What We Require:

• An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, law, real estate, or a related field
• Commercial real estate industry-related experience (e.g., valuation, development, financing/underwriting)
• Hiring at the Associate Teaching Professor level requires three years of experience teaching real estate-related undergraduate and/or master’s level courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA, PhD, JD) in finance, economics, law, real estate, or a related field
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or master’s level courses in business schools

What We Can Offer:

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Contract: This is a three-year, 100% contract subject to reappointment. The salary range for the Assistant Teaching Professor is $128K-$135K, and the salary range for the Associate Teaching Professor is $135K-$143K. Additional benefits include FDA, computer allowance, and up to $2K in relocation moving expenses if moving from beyond a 50-mile radius from CU.

Michael A. Klump Endowed Teaching Professor: The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will also be appointed as the inaugural Michael A. Klump Endowed Teaching Professor. The compensation for this Professorship is (i) annual salary supplement of $15K, (ii) a dedicated budget for applied research and development of teaching materials, and a one-course release (reducing the teaching load to 6 courses). The endowed position is a three-year appointment that may be considered for renewal. The renewal processes for the Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor and the Endowed Teaching Professorship are separate.

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