Instructor/Lecturer Actuarial Science and Risk Management
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Actuarial Science and Risk Management program in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign invites applications for an Instructor or Lecturer.
This position is a one-year appointment; renewal of the position is contingent on availability of funding, positive performance reviews and sufficient course enrollments.
Duties
- Preparing and teaching actuarial science and risk management content for corresponding courses. These may include large service courses and small discussion sections.
- Monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants and graders for these courses.
- Holding regular office hours to meet with students outside of class time.
- Writing and grading examinations and assigning grades.
- Develop and maintain curriculum and stewardship material for these courses. Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as the undergraduate director, as needed.
Required Qualifications
Candidates who are ABD or hold a Master's degree in Actuarial Science or related areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance or another subject appropriate for Actuarial Science and a record of teaching effectiveness or professional training at the graduate and undergraduate levels will be considered as an Instructor.
Candidates with a Ph.D.in Actuarial Science or related areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or another subject appropriate for Actuarial Science and a record of teaching effectiveness or professional training at the graduate and undergraduate levels will be considered as a Lecturer.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of college teaching or similar corporate training experience.
Experiences with actuarial professional exams.
Professional credentials such as the Associate or the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, etc.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. The budgeted salary ranges for the position are Instructor: 60,000-70,000 and Lecturer: $78,000 - $88,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by 6pm CST, June 15, 2026.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1036677
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
