Instructional Assistant Professor – Actuarial Science
About The Position
The Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University is seeking to hire one to two full-time, non-tenure track faculty members to bolster its Actuarial Science program. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for teaching 24 CHE (Credit Hour Equivalent) of courses in actuarial science and statistics, including subjects such as Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Models I-V, and other statistics courses. Some of these courses may be eligible for University Earned Credit. Illinois State University, established in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university, serves approximately 21,000 students across six colleges. The institution's strategic plan, "Excellence by Design: 2024-2029," is built upon seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. These values guide the university in fostering a learning environment designed to make it the preferred public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who desire a personalized educational experience coupled with the extensive resources of a large university. The university is situated in Bloomington-Normal, a vibrant twin-city area with a metropolitan population of approximately 172,000. This community is recognized for its exceptional school systems, high levels of educational attainment among its residents, extensive parks and recreation facilities, quality healthcare services, a dynamic fine arts scene, robust job growth, ample economic opportunities, significant historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington was listed among Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live in 2024 and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America in the same year. Bloomington-Normal offers convenient access to major cities, being about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, with many locations accessible via Amtrak from a station near campus.
Requirements
- Conferred master’s degree in actuarial science or closely related field by start date of appointment
- For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position
- Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship.
- All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level
- Ph.D. in Actuarial Science or a closely related field
- Associated or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society
Responsibilities
- teach 24 CHE of courses related to actuarial science and statistics, such as Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Models I-V, and other statistics courses
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
