Description

Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration invites applications for a full-time consecutive-term (non-tenure-track) position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Actuarial Science to serve as the Director of the School of Actuarial Science & Risk Management (SoASRM). The appointment is for 12 months.

This role is charged with ensuring that Drake’s SoASRM continues to be the actuarial science program of choice for students seeking a career in this burgeoning field. The person in this role is responsible for maintaining the program’s status as a Society of Actuaries Center of Actuarial Excellence, meeting enrollment and retention goals, and managing the school’s relationship with its National Advisory Council. As a faculty member, the person in this role will also be expected to teach a reduced number of key actuarial science courses. The appointment becomes effective January 2022.

Applicants are expected to have a master’s degree in actuarial science or related field and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness. They are also expected to be an actuary or pursuing actuarial credentials (Associate or Fellow). Preference will be given to candidates with exceptional undergraduate teaching performance, and relevant and significant business experience.

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University serves over 800 undergraduate students and over 500 graduate students with nearly 50 full-time faculty members. The college has strong ties with the local community and more than 90% of students have at least one internship experience during their program. The Actuarial Science & Risk Management department is a six-member department with professors in a range of insurance disciplines.

Drake University is a private comprehensive university dedicated to quality teaching. Founded in 1881, Drake is located in Des Moines, Iowa, an insurance and financial services center with a metropolitan population of over 500,000. Des Moines is a progressive community with an outstanding public-school system and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities. Des Moines has received many accolades including: U.S. News & World Report ranked Des Moines the 4th best place to live (2018), Forbes ranked Des Moines #5 for Business and Careers (2017), Lending Tree ranked Des Moines #1 for most popular city for Millennial Homebuyers (2018), and Livability named Des Moines as one of 5 “Up and coming Tech Hotspots” (2018).

To apply, go to www.drake.edu/hr/ and follow the instructions to upload a CV, statement of teaching approach, diversity statement, at least three references, and evidence of effective teaching. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair at doug.bujakowski@drake.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Drake University is an equal-opportunity employer, and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.