Associate Professor of Practice OR Professor of Practice in Actuarial Science

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7643637 Associate Professor of Practice OR Professor of Practice in Actuarial Science Northern Arizona University Special Information - This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare. About the Department/College The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 37 permanent faculty and offers Bachelors' degrees in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Secondary Education in Mathematics, and Data Science; Masters' degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics and Data Science; and a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics. For more information about the department please visit math.nau.edu. About the Position The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks a dynamic and innovative scholar for a renewable 9-month academic position at the level of Associate (or Full) Professor of Practice position in Actuarial Science beginning August 16, 2027. The successful applicant will further NAU's commitment to high-quality teaching, career readiness, and collaboration with the insurance industry. We seek a professional actuary who is committed to maintaining and further developing a vibrant actuarial education program based on their work experience, training, and teaching background. The ideal candidate will have contacts in the actuarial profession to help our students in securing internships and job opportunities. Primary responsibilities during the 9-month academic year include teaching actuarial science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, teaching other related undergraduate statistics courses. Other responsibilities may include providing service in the department and university and engaging in scholarship and professional development. Responsibilities Include - Teaching undergraduate actuarial science, statistics, and mathematics courses and graduate actuarial science courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. - Teaching in-person on the Flagstaff Mountain campus. - Ability to contribute to program development and expansion. - Serve as a liaison with the actuarial industry, and work on finding internships and job placements for our students. - Faculty service. Minimum Qualifications Associate Professor of Practice: - Professional certification as an associate or fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or a society mutually recognized by SOA and CAS. - At least two years of industrial experience working as an actuary. - Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely-related field. - At least one year of teaching experience. Professor of Practice: - Professional certification as an associate or fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or a society mutually recognized by SOA and CAS. - At least six years of industrial experience working as an actuary. - Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely-related field. - At least six years of teaching experience. *A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications. Preferred Qualifications - Doctorate degree in a related field. - Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS). - Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA). - Demonstrated ability to teach actuarial science courses and other related courses such as introductory statistics, probability, mathematical statistics etc. - Demonstrated ability/interest to develop new courses and improve existing course offerings to align with the needs of the actuarial industry/profession. - Demonstrated ability or interest in using regional wildfire, flood, and other property and casualty risk challenges to create applied learning experiences that strengthen actuarial students' career readiness, including opportunities to engage in wildfire insurance and risk evaluation and prepare for FCAS-aligned careers. - Demonstrated ability/interest in assuming a leadership role in actuarial science and being a liaison between NAU, our students, and the industry. - Demonstrated understanding of industry trends, professional practices, and the regulatory environment to ensure curriculum relevance and foster industry connections for student internships and job placements. - Exceptional communication and presentation skills to explain complex technical matters clearly to students, colleagues, and industry professionals. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of the needs related to public education.