Assistant Professor

The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance. The school operates on all three campuses of USF (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee). This position will be housed in the Muma College of Business on Tampa campus.Minimum QualificationsTerminal degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field from an AACSB (or international equivalent) accredited institution.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated ability to produce high-quality research.Evidence of research activity and potential to publish in top journals in insurance economics and actuarial science.For a terminal degree in actuarial science, statistics, applied mathematics or related fields, industry experience and industry certification (e.g., FSA or FCAS).Experience of effectively teaching basic risk management and insurance or related business courses.Other QualificationsEvidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.Expectation that the candidate will be collegial.Reputation of program granting the candidate's degree.Reputation of program(s) and organizations where candidate has been employed, including the candidate's current employer.Working at USFWith approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.About USFThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.Compliance and Federal NoticesThis position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. The university maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.J-18808-Ljbffr