Instructor/Lecturer Actuarial Science and Risk Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Instructor/Lecturer Actuarial Science and Risk Management
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Actuarial Science and Risk Management program in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign invites applications for an Instructor or Lecturer.
This position is a one-year appointment; renewal of the position is contingent on availability of funding, positive performance reviews and sufficient course enrollments.
Duties
• Preparing and teaching actuarial science and risk management content for corresponding courses. These may include large service courses and small discussion sections.
• Monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants and graders for these courses.
• Holding regular office hours to meet with students outside of class time.
• Writing and grading examinations and assigning grades.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and stewardship material for these courses. Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as the undergraduate director, as needed.
Required Qualifications
Candidates who are ABD or hold a Master's degree in Actuarial Science or related areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance or another subject appropriate for Actuarial Science and a record of teaching effectiveness or professional training at the graduate and undergraduate levels will be considered as an Instructor.
Candidates with a Ph.D.in Actuarial Science or related areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or another subject appropriate for Actuarial Science and a record of teaching effectiveness or professional training at the graduate and undergraduate levels will be considered as a Lecturer.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of college teaching or similar corporate training experience.
Experiences with actuarial professional exams.
Professional credentials such as the Associate or the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, etc.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $58,000-65,500. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by 6pm CST, July 10, 2025.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Requisition ID: 1031488
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu