Professor of Finance

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking to fill one position as a Professor of the Practice in the Finance academic area. One half of the position will consist of teaching real estate finance courses at the MBA and undergraduate levels at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. The remaining duties will consist of functioning as an Associate Director of Housing Affordability at the Wood Center for Real Estate Studies (WCRES). These duties will consist primarily of: Organizing an annual Housing Affordability Symposium, managing a semiannual speaker series, supporting faculty research needs in affordable housing, working with the WCRES Executive Director to procure endowed funding for its Housing Affordability Initiative (HAI), supporting the creation of affordable housing cases for use in Kenan-Flagler Business School classes, participating in WCRES public relations to drive awareness for the HAI, and managing industry partner relationships around the HAI. Other responsibilities may be added.

Applicants must have at least 15 years industry experience within the commercial real estate industry and a genuine passion to collaborate with students, faculty, and industry partners to identify solutions to the country’s housing affordability crisis. 

Additionally, applicants must exhibit demonstrated competency in conference planning, program coordination, fundraising, and relationship cultivation as well as hold at least a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.

It is strongly preferred that applicants also possess: (i) Meaningful experience in affordable housing in the educational arena and in practice; (ii) A proven track record demonstrating excellence in teaching real estate courses in a business school setting; and (iii) Successful senior managerial and leadership experience at an academic institution.

Applicants may view the job posting and follow the application process to be considered at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/259725.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Applicants may also optionally submit other additional documents such as a writing sample or teaching evaluations. At the time of hire, the selected applicant should be prepared to arrange submission of two (2) signed letters of recommendation on institutional letterhead.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.