Professor and Director- Actuarial Science & Risk Management

Overview

University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign is seeking a Professor‑Rank Director of the Actuarial Science and Risk Management (ASRM) Program. The appointment is full‑time, tenured and offers a unique opportunity to shape one of the nation’s top actuarial science programs.

• Oversee faculty recruitment, development and retention.
• Promote academic excellence, curricular innovation and student outcomes.
• Manage financial planning, budgetary priorities and resource allocation.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across campus and with industry partners.
• Provide service to the department, university and the profession.

• Ph.D. in actuarial science, statistics, risk management, finance, data science or a closely related field.
• Eligibility for a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• A record of nationally and internationally recognized scholarship.
• Proven experience in academic leadership and service.
• Demonstrated teaching competence and ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• A compelling vision for advancing ASRM’s educational and research missions.

Salary range $135,000 to $240,000. The position includes a partial teaching release, an administrative stipend and an eight‑month faculty appointment paid over 12 months.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and a retirement plan.
• Paid time off, tuition waivers and a family‑friendly workplace.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, teaching statement, research statement and current curriculum vitae through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by March 31, 2026 (extended deadline). The letter of interest should address the candidate’s vision for the unit and how their experience is relevant to the position. Applications and nominations are invited with priority consideration for those submitted by the deadline. Interviews may occur before the closing date;

however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. The institution complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment mandates. Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation. For more information, see the university’s non‑discrimination statement and application requirements.