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Assistant/Associate Professor

Troy University

Troy University

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Posted on Sep 6, 2024
Position Information
Posting Number F0916P
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Type Faculty
Department Economics, Finance, RMI - Troy
Division Sorrell College of Business
Campus Troy
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
If Faculty position 10 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? Tenure Track
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Department of Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University is seeking candidates with expertise in risk management and insurance for an open-rank, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2025.

Troy University is a public university in Troy, AL and is one of only 189 schools that are AACSB accredited in both business and accounting. The department and college have a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, student mentorship and engagement with the insurance industry.

The Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance is responsible for maintaining an active research agenda, teaching primarily in our undergraduate Risk Management and Insurance program, and contributing service to the Department and the College.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, and the typical teaching load is a 3/3 (9 credit hours each semester), with the option to teach summer courses for additional compensation subject to course and funding availability. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for high quality teaching.

For full consideration, applicants must include a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., evaluations, peer reviews, etc.), d) at least one working paper, and e) contact information only for two references.
In Class Teaching Percentage
Online Teaching Percentage
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance or a related discipline is required by the time the appointment starts, from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABDs will be considered if close to completion.
  • If the candidate holds a Ph.D. in a related discipline to Risk Management and Insurance, they should be able to clearly demonstrate their knowledge of insurance and their qualifications to teach risk and insurance subject areas.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Established record of quality teaching and research commensurate with rank. Significant on-going research agenda aimed at quality journals in insurance, risk management, and/or related fields (including finance and economics).
  • Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
  • For full consideration, applicants must include a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., evaluations, peer reviews, etc.), d) at least one working paper, and e) contact information only for two references.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
To Be Determined
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 09/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Academic Term Position Will Begin August 1, 2025
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/40337