Professor of Real Estate Development

University of Southern California

Sol Price School of Public Policy

Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development

Professor of Real Estate Development

Position Description and Qualifications

The Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California invites applications for a tenure-track faculty in real estate development at the rank of full professor.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate excellent research and teaching records, appropriate to the rank. Preference will be given to those who have research and teaching interests that readily link to the economic, financial, social, demographic, equity and public policy issues associated with real estate development. The specific area of specialization is open.

The successful applicant will have a close affiliation with the highly regarded Lusk Center for Real Estate, and may be involved with its innovative Ross Program in Real Estate, which provides technical training for those interested in urban redevelopment. Scholars affiliated with the Lusk Center collaborate with industry leaders, public decision makers, and community experts to craft innovative solutions to the day’s pressing real estate development and finance challenges.

Applicants are encouraged from a broad range of disciplines (e.g., economics, finance, urban planning, public policy) with a demonstrated capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries. The Price School offers an undergraduate major and minor in real estate development, as well as a Master of Real Estate Development. It also offers a joint undergraduate degree with the Marshall School of Business. Our new colleague will contribute to teaching in our real estate development programs in the Price School . The position includes the possibility of a leadership position.

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Consistently ranked among the top schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. The school is composed of interdisciplinary experts that generate innovative approaches and solutions to critical issues. Across four academic departments, Price offers wide-ranging curriculum across undergraduate and graduate programs that provide students with knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes, and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experience. To learn more about the Price School, please visit https://priceschool.usc.edu .

Compensation and Benefits

The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The university also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.

The annual base salary range for this position (9-months) is $200,000-$325,000.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Note: The core 9-month base salary for this position will be determined by rank and commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.

Apply for this Position

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply via the USC Careers site and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a statement that outlines their research agenda and teaching philosophy and approach. Please also arrange for three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin after December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://usccareers.usc.edu (https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/associate-or-assistant-professor-teaching-of-design/1209/53313101488) .