JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Department of Real Estate & Urban Land Economics
Full or Associate Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478428
Date Posted: 11/03/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Full or Associate Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: R0 -- General
Keywords:
Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Economics
Salary Range: Negotiable
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics at the Wisconsin School of Business invites applications for a tenured position at the Full or Associate Professor level beginning in August 2027. Applicants should have a record of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates at the Professor or advanced Associate Professor rank are invited. The successful candidate will hold a tenure home in the Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics while engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments, schools, and colleges across the University.


The Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics at UW-Madison is home to one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate real estate programs in the world, consistently ranked amongst the top programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Established in 1925, the program offers undergraduate, MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees, and is renowned for its breadth and academic excellence. The department houses the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, which is founded on the principles of experiential learning and industry engagement.


This is an exciting time of innovation at the Wisconsin School of Business. For information about the School and living in Madison, see https://business.wisc.edu/ and https://www.visitmadison.com/plan/living-in-madison/, respectively.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Contribute to service to the school and the department, as appropriate.
Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Real Estate or related field at the Wisconsin School of Business.
Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department, school, and university, as appropriate. University and community service will be expected as appropriate.
Create and maintain a strong program of research.

Compensation:
Negotiable.

The employee in this position can expect to receive generous benefits such as competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates will have demonstrated high-quality research with publications in top-tier journals and have shown evidence of teaching excellence, and academic credentials to qualify for a tenured appointment at UW-Madison.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
PhD in economics, finance, real estate, or related field required by start date.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/20/2026