Department Summary:

The Zimpleman College of Business is comprised of 64 full-time faculty and 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 tenure-track Assistant Professor to work within 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.

Des Moines, Iowa is one of the nation's top headquarters for the finance and insurance industries. The state is ranked first in the U.S. in insurance industry output as a percent of GDP. Research, collaboration, and engagement opportunities are plentiful. 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 tenure-track Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment starting in August of 2026.

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 statistics. We are looking for a candidate with a strength in research. An existing research record or interest in publishing in actuarial journals is desirable.
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 interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in actuarial science, statistics, or closely related field paired with an actuarial credential such as an ASA, ACAS, FSA, or FCAS. Candidates making progress toward the credential are encouraged to apply. Those near completion (ABD) will be considered with a requirement of degree completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Salary and Benefits:

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 Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our 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. Tuition Benefits