"Assistant or Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance"

Position Summary

The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Risk Management and Insurance at the assistant or associate professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026. The search is part of the UGA Presidential Hiring Initiative to enhance UGA’s strength as a leader in risk, resiliency, and sustainability.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by November 14, 2025 will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching, scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. All application documents must be submitted electronically through UGAJobs. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Robert Hoyt (rhoyt@uga.edu) or David Eckles (deckles@uga.edu).

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2510P
Working Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance
Department: Terry-Insur, Legal, Real Est
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://www.terry.uga.edu/degrees-and-programs/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States, with affordable prices and low cost of living. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 10/13/2025
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Details

Classification Title: Open Rank
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold a PhD in Risk Management & Insurance or related field.
Additional Requirements: For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf.
For appointment as an associate professor, a research record commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching risk management and insurance at the graduate and/or undergraduate level also are required.
To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: For appointment at the assistant professor rank, strong communication skills, demonstrated potential for excellent teaching, and high-quality research is preferred.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
5. List of References with Contact Information