EMC Visiting Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science at Drake University in Aliber Hall

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Zimpleman College of Business ‌ Department Summary: Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is a great place to work. The College's faculty possess expertise that combines business and teaching experience that set us apart from other universities. With 38 full-time faculty members and 17 staff members, we are committed to doing the work needed to ensure that the College's students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success. Our students are given the opportunity to work with actual clients on relevant business matters, bringing in business leaders on a regular basis to work with students, and engaging students in the Drake community. To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/ . Des Moines, Iowa is one of the nation's top headquarters for the finance and insurance industries. Drake has a globally elite actuarial science program located in the most important insurance state in the country. The state is ranked first in the U.S. in insurance industry output as a percent of GDP. With over $1 trillion of insurance assets in Iowa and 75 carriers headquartered in Des Moines, there are many opportunities for collaborative research with the industry. Established in 2015, Iowa’s Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) is the world's first business accelerator focused on Insurtech and has helped numerous insurance companies from around the world grow and expand. Drake University offers a Bachelor of Actuarial Science program as either a standalone degree or combined with another Zimpleman College of Business major. Drake also offers two undergraduate minors—one in Risk Management and Insurance and one in Actuarial Science. Learn more at: https://www.drake.edu/actsci/ . Job Summary: We are excited to launch a search for a one-year EMC Visiting Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment starting in August of 2027. In this role, you will enjoy colleagues in a high-performance faculty team focused on teaching and scholarship. The duties of this position include teaching a range of courses supporting the college, including courses related to actuarial science, insurance, and statistics. We are looking for a candidate with strength in research. An existing research record or interest in publishing in actuarial journals is desirable. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in actuarial science, statistics, or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness. Experience teaching undergraduate actuarial science, insurance, and/or statistics courses. Actuarial credential such as an ASA, ACAS, FSA, or FCAS. Candidates making progress toward the credential are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated commitment to Drake University mission and core values. Publication in peer-reviewed journals. ‌ Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete the online application and attach (1) a letter of interest, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement about your experience in supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds, and (4) contact information for three references, including one for teaching. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists. For full consideration, apply by December 1, 2026. The position will remain posted until filled. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Lendie Follett, Chair and Associate Professor of Business Analytics, lendie.follett@drake.edu. Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasona