"Director of Insurance and Risk Management"

Director of Insurance and Risk Management

Company: The University of Olivet

Job Location: Olivet, Michigan

Category: Other Business Faculty

Type: Full-Time

The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with an historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks a Program Director for our nationally-ranked Insurance and Risk Management Program. This position is a tenure-track faculty position at the University. The program serves undergraduate and graduate students both on-campus in Olivet, Michigan and online globally. This position has primary assignment in the on-campus undergraduate programs located in Olivet, Michigan. Instruction in the areas of insurance and risk management expected; instruction in the area of financial planning also possible. Opportunities to teach at the graduate level as well as in our online degree completion program are possible. Hires at other ranks may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.

Students from underrepresented minorities constitute 26% of the current student body, with almost 20% of the student body identifying as African American. Approximately half of the student body is Pell grant eligible. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Earned doctorate in Business or related field is desired; MBA or graduate degree in business-related field required. Industry experience in insurance and/or risk management is required. Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching at the undergraduate level. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching and mentoring students in an inclusive, ethnically diverse environment. We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration, who embrace Olivet’s relationship-based approach to pedagogy, and who embody commitment to inclusivity. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating problem-based and solution-oriented approaches to teaching and to scholarship that center the perspectives of historically disadvantaged or underrepresented communities.

Full-time faculty members teach 24 credit hours (or the equivalent) over the academic year, with institutional support provided for scholarly activities. The faculty member is expected to instruct a broad range of undergraduate courses in insurance-related areas as well as instruct other courses within the university’s business department as needed. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, including working closely with the active Gamma Iota Sigma chapter on campus for students interested in careers in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. The faculty member is also expected to engage in scholarly activities and support the university and its mission through departmental and university committee participation, program and curriculum development, and other service.

Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed.

Application Process: Click on this link to go to the online application site: Career Center. Once in the Career Center, click on the job title to view the posting and click “Apply” to set up a profile and upload the following materials: 1. Letter of application; 2. Current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; 3. One-page statement of your interest in and experience with working with a diverse population of students in a multi-ethnic environment; 4. Statement of teaching philosophy and approach to the assessment of student learning; 5. Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework or relevant certification in the area of instruction; and 6. Student evaluations (optional). Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted.