What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Real Estate (Tenure Track) 2026-2027 position at University of Pennsylvania?
The Wharton School’s Real Estate Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position. We seek candidates in applied economics, finance, or related fields who can make significant contributions to real estate economics/finance or urban economics. While applicants may pursue a range of research topics, part of their research should address issues in real estate or urban economics, broadly defined. A strong commitment to excellent teaching in real estate is required.
Information about the Wharton Real Estate Program can be found at: http://real-estate.wharton.upenn.edu/ and at http://realestate.wharton.upenn.edu/
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028, is acceptable) from an accredited institution and have an outstanding research record or potential. Expected appointment start date is July 1, 2027.
Please submit applications on-line beginning September 17, 2026. Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent publications or working papers, and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit recommendation letters.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to have their completed applications submitted by November 16, 2026, for full consideration. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Information about the Wharton Real Estate Program can be found at: http://real-estate.wharton.upenn.edu/ and at http://realestate.wharton.upenn.edu/
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028, is acceptable) from an accredited institution and have an outstanding research record or potential. Expected appointment start date is July 1, 2027.
Please submit applications on-line beginning September 17, 2026. Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent publications or working papers, and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit recommendation letters.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to have their completed applications submitted by November 16, 2026, for full consideration. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.