Senior Instructor RMI

The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, invites applications for a Senior Instructor in Risk Management and Insurance.  The school operates on all three campuses of USF (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee) and this position will be housed in the Muma College of Business on the Tampa campus.  As needed, the successful candidate will support the school’s teaching mission at the coastal campuses.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field or an equivalent degree (e.g., J.D., DBA) from a university accredited in that field or expect to complete a Ph.D. (or J.D. or DBA) prior to the start date, or a hold a master’s degree in risk management and insurance or a related field with significant relevant professional work experience. 

The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance is one of three programs in the State of Florida to offer degree programs in risk management and insurance.  It is one of the few named schools of risk management and insurance in the country, and is the fastest-growing program in risk management and insurance in the country. In addition to strong financial support from industry, the school also benefits from the support of an experienced and active Risk Advisory Council. The current hiring plan reflects the ongoing commitment of the University of South Florida to support the school as it pursues the overarching goal of being a leading program in risk management and insurance.  Our objectives are to educate and support the development of the next generation of talented risk management and insurance professionals, to produce high-quality research that informs public policy and the academic literature, and to serve consumers, the risk management and insurance industry in the Tampa Bay region, and the State of Florida through the dissemination of information related to risk and its management. 

The Muma College of Business operates in an exciting, vibrant, innovation-friendly environment on all three campuses. It has backing from industry and individuals with key donors providing financial support to name the Muma College of Business, The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance, the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy, the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, and the Bellini Center for Talent Development. In recent years, the Muma College of Business has also successfully launched the Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation.  In each of the past two years, the Muma College of Business has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to its students. 

The University of South Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success in graduating underrepresented minority and low-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher-income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in risk management and insurance at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The candidate should have significant experience in program development and student professional development, and have experience with non-degree certification programs, executive education, and center operation and management.  In addition, candidates should demonstrate a willingness and ability to maintain certification as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB guidelines. This is a full-time, 9-month position. Compensation for summer courses, when scheduled, is in addition to the base salary.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise meets university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor. 
2. Meets or can meet the College’s criteria for AACSB Scholarly Practitioner or Instructional Practitioner designation.
3. Demonstrate