Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science

• Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department, school, and university, as appropriate. University and community service will be expected as appropriate

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business, Risk and Insurance

Compensation:

Negotiable.

The employee in this position can expect to receive generous benefits such as competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates with new or anticipated Ph. D. degrees will have:

• Research underway that is likely to result in one or more publications in top-tier journals
• Presentation skills that suggest future excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Ph. D. in actuarial science or a related quantitative field required by the start date.

How to Apply:

Please click on "Apply Now" to begin the application process. You will be asked to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae that includes a complete list of publications
• One document containing a research statement, teaching statement, and/or at least one working paper (such as a job market paper).

All materials must be submitted electronically in pdf format.

NOTE:

• Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality
• Electronic submissions are required

Applicants will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 20, 2026; however, this position will remain open, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

• Se Ann Yang
• se.yang@wisc.edu
• (608) 263-2975

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