Buono Endowed Professor of Real Estate

The College of Charleston’s School of Business invites applications and nominations for the inaugural Buono Endowed Professor of Real Estate. This is a distinctive opportunity for an accomplished scholar and industry-engaged leader to shape real estate education in a city renowned for its dynamic commercial real estate market and historic appeal.

The Buono Endowed Professor will provide academic leadership for the Commercial Real Estate Finance program and may serve as Director of the Carter Real Estate Center. This position offers an exceptional platform for advancing innovative teaching, research, and impactful partnerships within the College and industry.

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the institution is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, vibrant campus community, and commitment to producing ethically centered, innovative, and globally fluent graduates. With a beautiful campus, contemporary facilities, and more than 11,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world, the College of Charleston offers a distinctive environment that blends tradition with forward-thinking education and fosters meaningful connections with the historic city it calls home.

Key Responsibilities

The Buono Endowed Professor will provide academic leadership for the Commercial Real Estate Finance program and may serve as Director of the Carter Real Estate Center. This position offers an exceptional platform for advancing innovative teaching, research, and impactful partnerships within the College and industry.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will join a a dynamic Department of Finance that is deeply committed to student success and experiential learning and should have the following qualifications.

Preferred qualifications include:

Application and Nomination Process

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 5, 2026.

Applications should include:

Materials should be submitted via: Candidate Portal

Nominations and inquiries may be directed to:

Greenwood Asher & Associates | greenwoodsearch.com

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 5, 2026.

Applications should include:

Materials should be submitted via: Candidate Portal

Nominations and inquiries may be directed to:

Greenwood Asher & Associates | greenwoodsearch.com

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.