Assistant/Associate Professor- Actuarial Science & Risk Management - College of LAS

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program of Actuarial Science and Risk Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant professor or tenured associate professor position with an anticipated starting date of August 16, 2027. Illinois has long been recognized as a national leader in actuarial science education. The ASRM program benefits from strong industry partnerships, outstanding student outcomes, continued institutional investment, and an engaged alumni and professional network. This leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment: ASRM has grown into a dynamic and interdisciplinary unit serving over 300 students across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, and is currently undergoing the approval process to become an independent department within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This open-rank position offers an exciting opportunity to witness the birth of a new department and contribute to its promising future. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois, where curiosity drives impact. As the heart of a leading land-grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring. We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university.

Requirements

Ph.D. in actuarial science, statistics, risk management and insurance, finance, data science or a closely related field before the position start date.
Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Applicants at the associate professor level must demonstrate a record of research, teaching and service indicative of a tenured Associate Professor position.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to provide service to the unit.
Research sits at the intersection of actuarial science and emerging risk and technology.
Synergy with current faculty expertise or possess the potential to expand our actuarial curriculum.
Experience with administrative roles or curriculum development is considered a significant plus.