Department Summary:

The Zimpleman College of Business is comprised of 48 full-time faculty members and 20 staff members. Together, we work to ensure that our undergraduate and graduate students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success.

We are looking for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor to work within the the School of Actuarial Science & Risk Management (SoASRM). We seek candidates whose values will align with our College vision that business is a force for good, and who would welcome infusing this vision in their teaching and research.

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 Visiting Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science & Risk Management. This is a full-time, 9-month, one-year role starting in August of 2025.

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 School, including courses related to actuarial science, insurance, and finance. We are looking for a candidate with strength in teaching. An existing research record or interest in publishing in actuarial journals is a positive.

While serving in this role, you will also have opportunities to perform service to the actuarial science profession. Service opportunities may, among others, include advising students and student organizations, developing curricula, and outreach to the local insurance community.

The search committee is particularly interest in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree in actuarial science, statistics, or closely related field paired with an actuarial credential such as ASA, ACAS, FSA, or FCAS.
Candidates with a master's degree in actuarial science, statistics or closely related field will also be considered.
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.
The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities for the university, college, program, and profession.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a 1-2 page diversity statement, and (4) the contact details for three references. Please do not attach any additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Kevin Croft, kevin.croft@drake.edu.  

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.