Job Description

Job Summary:

The Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business mentors and develops real estate MS and MBA students as future leaders in the commercial real estate industry. Currently (2024-25) there are 80+ Real Estate MS and MBA students.

The Teaching Faculty III for the Real Estate Private Equity (REPE) Program is responsible for administrative oversight of the REPE Graduate Track and teaching courses in the REPE Track curriculum (18-credit curriculum). This position will teach 18 credits with additional responsibilities to include connecting students to industry professionals including WREAA Fund Investors, WREAA members, REPE Investment Committee, and Graaskamp Center Advisory Board to provide a range of industry, curricular, and co-curricular activities.

Occasional overnight and out-of-state (domestic and global) travel is expected.

Principal Duties:
Instructional Activity
- Teach graduate or undergraduate courses in Real Estate Private Equity (and possibly other courses), with responsibility for course development, curriculum assessment, and course website and Dropbox.
- Design and organize learning experiences, secure guest speakers, and engage the REPE Investment Committee and WREAA Fund General Partners in workshops and/or discussions in the classroom.
- Lead site visits and field trips focused on industry-specific learning, program visibility and networking.
- Supervise and advise REPE graduate student groups on equity offering investments.
- Benchmark and map curricula and learning outcomes against best practice.

Program Management
- Serve as the primary contact person for the Graaskamp Center REPE Track.
- Establish budget for the REPE Program and work with Center and Department staff to update and monitor REPE funds throughout the year.
- Establish operating procedures for efficient program delivery of all aspects of the REPE Track and identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the REPE Track.
- Execute the strategic priorities and goals of the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate with the Director and support the broader School strategic priorities.

Industry and Advisory Board Outreach
- Proactively seek, build, and nurture relationships with key constituencies, including industry participants and alums.
- Identify potential REPE investment opportunities.

Graduate and Undergraduate Student Services
- Serve as the primary contact person for prospective and graduate students enrolled in the REPE Track and the Real Estate Private Equity Club

Responsibilities:

Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 20% Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline
• 20% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs
• 5% Presents evaluations of teaching methods and techniques to those in the institution and elsewhere
• 35% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 10% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Master's degree preferably in real estate or finance

Qualifications:

Required:
- 5+ years of professional experience in real estate private equity or related field

Preferred:
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent administrative, presentation, and time management skills.
- High level of professionalism and commitment to supporting students and student initiatives.
- Familiarity with the Wisconsin Real Estate program and the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA).

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.

Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Dan Bonazza
dan.bonazza@wisc.edu
608-263-1189
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty III(TL027)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/REAL ESTATE & ULE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

307504-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin–Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021 ... . More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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