Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

Utah Valley University seeks a Professional in Residence to lead and teach its Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) minor and certificate programs. The position combines industry expertise with higher education through undergraduate teaching, career-focused curriculum development, and partnerships with industry professionals. The successful candidate leads an industry advisory board, incorporates current industry practices and tools into instruction, and prepares students for industry certifications, competitions, and careers. The role also includes advising the Risk Management student organization and overseeing program activities.

The faculty member designs, prepares, and delivers assigned undergraduate RMI courses using applied and engaging methods. They define measurable learning outcomes; develop instructional materials such as lectures, cases, exercises, and simulations; integrate current practices, tools, and responsible AI-enabled workflows; and update curriculum to reflect current standards. The role administers the RMI program, supports student recruitment, liaises with the profession to inform curriculum and validate workforce-aligned skills, and coordinates applied-learning opportunities. The faculty member maintains active professional engagement and serves as advisor to the student organization, attending meetings, advising student leaders, preparing students for competitions, and helping create activities that benefit students and the professional reputation of the Woodbury School of Business and Utah Valley University.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution, or a rigorous professional credential earned after a bachelor's degree and recognized in the field as a mark of advanced expertise.
• Seven or more years of professional experience related to risk management, with an emphasis in insurance.
• Knowledge of risk management and insurance, current industry practices and tools, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and current trends in higher education, student engagement, classroom management, and learning evaluation.
• Common risk management and insurance competencies, tools, and workflows.
• Ability to design and assess applied assignments using realistic scenarios, cases, and rubrics.
• Ability to use and teach AI-enabled tools responsibly, including verification, transparency, academic integrity, and policy compliance.
• Ability to advise and mentor students, support career development, and maintain professional networks.
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, livestream, and online modalities.
• Ability to evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, including performance-based assessment using clear criteria.
• Ability to translate employer needs and requirements into curriculum and applied-learning opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Ten or more years of recent professional experience related to risk management, with an emphasis in insurance.
• Documented record of strong teaching effectiveness, such as evaluations, peer observation, awards, or a teaching portfolio.
• Experience developing employer-sponsored applied learning and maintaining employer relationships.
• Work experience and/or expertise in areas beyond the main discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and deliver assigned undergraduate risk management and insurance courses using applied, engaging methods.
• Define measurable learning outcomes and develop instructional materials, including lectures, cases, exercises, and simulations.
• Integrate current industry practices, tools, and responsible AI-enabled workflows into instruction; update curriculum to reflect current standards.
• Develop and administer the risk management and insurance program, including student recruitment and formation and leadership of an advisory board.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the risk management and insurance profession to inform curriculum and validate workforce-aligned skills.
• Coordinate applied-learning opportunities, including projects, guest speakers, panels, and practicums or internships as assigned.
• Maintain active professional engagement and currency in the field, consistent with school policy.
• Advise the risk management and insurance student organization; attend meetings, advise student leadership, prepare students for competitions, and help create high-quality activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level