Lee Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0149130]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lee Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, Lee Business School. The UNLV Lee Business School and Department of Finance seek applications for the position of Lee Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management. In 2012, the Ted and Doris Lee Family pledged a $15 million naming gift for the Lee Business School. Part of that gift includes the endowment of ten Lee Scholar professorships across the Lee Business School. The Lee Professor will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. Preference will be given to Senior Assistant Professor rank. Requirements of the position include conducting significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications and performing service activities for the department, school, university, and profession. This position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in risk management, insurance, and other finance topics. Interested candidates may be involved in executive education and professional certificate programs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Finance (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.
• Evidence of a pipeline of high-quality working papers and publications in reputable journals.
• Effective teaching evaluations.

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.
• A strong record of, or clear potential for, publishing in top-tier journals in finance, insurance, and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching courses in risk management, insurance, and finance at multiple levels.
• Experience or interest in engaging with industry partners, insurance professionals, or regulators.
• Potential to contribute to the development of the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.

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.
• Engage in executive education and professional certificate programs.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree