
Assistant Professor in Actuarial
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The Department of Risk and Insurance at the Wisconsin School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The department seeks scholars whose research complements its work in insurance, risk analytics, and the economics of financial and insurance risks. Candidates should have strong technical expertise and be able to teach preliminary SOA or CAS actuarial exam material. Professional actuarial credentials are preferred.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor Job Summary: The Department of Risk and Insurance at the Wisconsin School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. Current actuarial faculty conduct research broadly in insurance and risk analytics, or in the economics of financial and insurance risks. We seek scholars whose research will complement these areas and create synergies with the current faculty research agenda. We also seek candidates with strong technical expertise who are able to teach preliminary actuarial exam material of either the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Professional actuarial credentials from either society are preferred. While not a requirement for the position, we also welcome applications from faculty who could connect with the Wisconsin RISE Initiative under the RISE-AI or RISE-Earth program -- description of these programs can be found here: https://rise.wisc.edu/ The Risk and Insurance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the oldest such programs in the country, dating back to the 1930s. We offer undergraduate majors in Actuarial Science and Risk Management and Insurance, both of which are consistently ranked among the best programs in the world. We also offer a PhD program in Insurance Economics & Actuarial Analytics and a Capstone Certificate Program in Actuarial Science designed for post-undergraduate students. Our faculty also teach and play important roles in the Wisconsin School of Business analytics programs, including the Master of Science in Business Analytics, the online Master of Science in Data, Insights, and Analytics, and the school's Full-Time and Professional MBA programs. The department is part of a major research university with extensive resources available to faculty and students. While our faculty are united by interests related to risk and insurance, they come... For full info follow application link. 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. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EDC01D40265C4C4E
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- US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
- US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
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