William Elliott Chaired Professor of Insurance and Risk Management
About The Position
The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Full Professor in the fields of risk management, insurance, or economics. The position is the William Elliott Chaired Professor of Insurance and Risk Management. The desired start date is Fall 2027. The William Elliott Chair carries an expectation of sustained research excellence and thought leadership in the discipline, department leadership in Risk Management programs, mentorship, and high ethical standards. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in risk management, insurance, economics or a closely related field, a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research, including publications in premier journals with evidence of impact, and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level. Faculty members in the Risk Management department are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, engage in professional service, and supervise graduate students when appropriate. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in risk management, insurance, economics or a closely related field
- Proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research
- Publications in premier journals with evidence of impact
- Demonstrated teaching competence at a high level
Responsibilities
- Sustained research excellence and thought leadership in the discipline
- Department leadership in Risk Management programs
- Mentorship
- High ethical standards
- Conducting high-quality scholarly research, including publications in premier journals with evidence of impact
- Teaching competence at a high level
- Pursue an active research program
- Perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching
- Engage in professional service
- Supervise graduate students when appropriate
- Onsite teaching
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
