Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Actuarial Science

Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Actuarial Science
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Mathematics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Mathematics Department at Illinois State University is seeking applications for an open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Actuarial Science beginning August 16, 2024.

The person selected will be expected to work with the Actuarial Program in the administration and service areas, teach courses related to actuarial science, pursue research and professional involvement in actuarial science, and otherwise contribute to the life of the department. Refereed research publications, quality teaching, and professional service are required for tenure. Possession of a professional actuarial credential, or dedicated pursuit of one is expected.

This is an open-rank search, the rank may be an Assistant, Associate, or Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Illinois State University is a Center of Actuarial Excellence (see https://www.soa.org/education/resources/cae/default), and was awarded that recognition in December 2009, among the first nine universities in the United States, and the first in the state of Illinois. In 2016 as well as in 2019, Illinois State University won the Casualty Actuarial Society University Award. Illinois State University is also a Global Center of Insurance Excellence.

The Mathematics Department offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics, and a Ph.D. degree in mathematics education. Within the Bachelor’s program there are sequences in mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, actuarial science, as well as data science and computational mathematics. The Master’s program offers specializations in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science (also available online), biomathematics, and mathematics education (online). Consult our site at www.math.ilstu.edu for more information.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University (https://www.illinoisstate.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. Founded in 1857, ISU is the oldest public university in Illinois with an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students in its six colleges. The Department of Mathematics is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences (https://www.cas.ilstu.edu) which is home to 19 departments, schools, and interdisciplinary programs. Please visit the University’s points of pride at https://illinoisstate.edu/points-of-pride/. Illinois State University made U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 rankings of America’s best public national universities based on academic quality and excellence. The Chronicle of Higher Education named Illinois State University one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for a third year in a row.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, Rivian Automotive plant, and State Farm Insurance Corporate Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine ranked Bloomington-Normal the 37th best small places for businesses and careers and 14th best for education (https://www.forbes.com/places/il/bloomington/). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two and a half hours from St. Louis, two hours from Chicago, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, many of which are accessible by Amtrak Train. For more information on our community, please visit https://www.visitbn.org.

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

1) A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or an Actuarial-Science-related area is required.
2) State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Varies

August 16, 2024

1) Curriculum vitae

2)Information about highest degree conferred in the form of a copy of transcript or an unofficial transcript (official transcript will be required no later than 30 days after first day of the appointment of the person hired for the position)

3) A statement about research program and plans

4) A statement of teaching philosophy, especially in the context of teaching a diverse student population

5) Please send three letters of recommendation to: Illinois State University: Actuarial Science Position, Ms. Cassie Snelling, Department of Mathematics, Campus Box 4520, Normal, IL 61790-4520. E-mail: [email protected] . FAX: (309) 438-5866

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Ms. Cassie Snelling
[email protected]
309-438-8781

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .