Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate / Director of the Carter Real Estate Center

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION Internal Title Associate or Full Professor of Real Estate / Director of the Carter Real Estate Center Position Type Tenured Administrative School/Area School of Business Department Finance Position Description Buono Endowed Professor of Real Estate

The College of Charlestons School of Business invites applications and nominations for the inaugural Buono Endowed Professor of Real Estate. This is a distinctive opportunity for an accomplished scholar and industry-engaged leader to shape real estate education in a city renowned for its dynamic commercial real estate market and historic appeal.

The Buono Endowed Professor will provide academic leadership for the Commercial Real Estate Finance program and may serve as Director of the Carter Real Estate Center. This position offers an exceptional platform for advancing innovative teaching, research, and impactful partnerships within the College and industry.

About the Institution
The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the institution is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, vibrant campus community, and commitment to producing ethically centered, innovative, and globally fluent graduates. With a beautiful campus, contemporary facilities, and more than 11,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world, the College of Charleston offers a distinctive environment that blends tradition with forward-thinking education and fosters meaningful connections with the historic city it calls home.
Key Responsibilities

The Buono Endowed Professor will provide academic leadership for the Commercial Real Estate Finance program and may serve as Director of the Carter Real Estate Center. This position offers an exceptional platform for advancing innovative teaching, research, and impactful partnerships within the College and industry.

• Guide the enhancement and delivery of real estate curriculum, with a focus on experiential learning and career outcomes.
• Mentor students and support their placement into rewarding real estate career
• Foster collaborations with industry partners and the community.
• Lead and expand the Carter Real Estate Centers educational and research initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will join a a dynamic Department of Finance that is deeply committed to student success and experiential learning and should have the following qualifications.

• Doctorate in Real Estate, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution;
• Significant professional experience in commercial real estate preferred;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong record of scholarly research, including publication in respected journals; and
• Commitment to student development and mentoring junior faculty.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Extensive professional experience in commercial real estate;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching with the ability to teach courses such as Real Estate Finance and Investment;
• A strong record of scholarly research with the ability to mentor and engage junior faculty in research activities;
• Evidence of publication in reputable real estate and/or finance journals; and
• Prior service experience at the department, college, university, and/or professional community level.
  
  

Application and Nomination Process

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 5, 2026.

Applications should include:

• A letter of interest addressing relevant experience and leadership approach; and
• A current CV or résumé.

Materials should be submitted via:
Nominations and inquiries may be directed to:

• Jeremy Duff, Vice President for Executive Search jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
• Shelley Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

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Special Instructions to Applicants Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 5, 2026.

Applications should include:

• A letter of interest addressing relevant experience and leadership approach; and
• A current CV or résumé.

Materials should be submitted via: Candidate Portal

Nominations and inquiries may be directed to:

• Jeremy Duff, Vice President for Executive Search jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
• Shelley Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

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Posting Date 07/01/2026 Closing Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled? No Posting Number F2026005P EEO Statement The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.