Program Director, Real Estate - Assistant Professor of Practice

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Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title:
Program Director, Real Estate - Assistant Professor of Practice

Requisition:
202600018F

Rank:
Assistant Professor of Practice

FLSA status:
Exempt

Hiring Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category:

Position Type:
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:
Polytechnic College

Department:
Polytechnic College

Open Date:
03/03/2026

Quicklink:

Refer Applicants To Contact Name:
Chad Hargrave

Title:
Vice President of Research & Strategic Partnerships
2424 Sam Houston Avenue, B8
Huntsville, TX 77340

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Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:
The Program Director, in collaboration with college leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Real Estate program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part time faculty and staff in the program.

Instructional responsibilities require a strong Real Estate skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.

Educational Requirements for the Position:
Masters degree or higher in the teaching discipline;
or: Masters degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;
or: Associates degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.

Experience Required for the Position:
Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Real Estate or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with on-line instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.

Other Requirements for the Position:
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following:

Administrative :
Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards. Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Course scheduling and instructional assignments. Faculty/Instructor hiring and onboarding. Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations. Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns. Departmental meetings. Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates. Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets. Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints. Budget planning and management. Management of space and technological needs. Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills. Program review and assessment. Internship and cooperative education programs. Advisory committees and industry partnerships.

Teaching :
Curriculum development and delivery. Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations. Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid). Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc. Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards. Assessment of student learning outcomes.

General :
Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity. Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions. Promoting a collegial working environment. Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting. Strategic decision making and problem solving. External grant funding. Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions Summary:
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners to ensure a contemporary and practical curriculum that generates high quality employment opportunities for graduates.

Interested applicants should apply online. Preference will be given to applications received by 23 March 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

Open Until Filled:
Yes

EEO Statement EEO Statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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