Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0152913]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management within the Lee Business School. This endowed professorship, established through a significant gift, requires excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The role involves conducting research leading to high-quality publications, performing service activities, and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in risk management, insurance, and other finance topics. The professor may also engage in executive education and professional certificate programs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Finance (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university.
- For Assistant Professor: Strong potential for impactful research resulting in publication in leading academic journals and teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence may include a pipeline of high-quality working papers, publications in reputable journals, and effective teaching evaluations.
- For Associate Professor: Established record of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at a research-intensive university. This includes a portfolio of publications in leading insurance-and-risk-management and related journals, demonstrated teaching excellence, and a record of service contributions to the department, school, university, or profession. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of national or international recognition in their field and the ability to contribute to the department’s continued growth and reputation.
Nice To Haves
- Research interests that strengthen the department's existing focus areas, particularly in risk management, insurance markets, insurance economics, actuarial science, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching courses in risk management, insurance, and finance at multiple levels (undergraduate, graduate, and potentially Ph.D.).
- Experience or interest in engaging with industry partners, insurance professionals, or regulators through outreach, executive education, or professional certificate programs.
- Potential to contribute to the development of the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management and to enhance the visibility of the department in the field.
- Commitment to mentoring students and supporting the launch and growth of the department’s upcoming Ph.D. program.
Responsibilities
- Conduct significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications.
- Perform service activities for the department, school, university, and profession.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in risk management, insurance, and other finance topics.
- Potentially be involved in executive education and professional certificate programs.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
