What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number
F2410P
Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance
Department
Terry-Insur, Legal, Real Est
About The University Of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://www.terry.uga.edu/degrees-and-programs/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States, with affordable prices and low cost of living. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene.
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Review of applications will begin in mid-July. Applications received by September 29, 2025, will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching and scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. All application documents must be submitted electronically through UGAJobs. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Rob Hoyt (rhoyt@uga.edu) or David Eckles (deckles@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Open Rank
Faculty Rank
Open Rank
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Risk Management & Insurance or related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Risk Management and Insurance at the assistant or associate professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026.
Additional Requirements
For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf.
For appointment as an associate professor, a research record commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching risk management and insurance at the graduate and/or undergraduate level also are required.
To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
For appointment at the assistant professor rank, strong communication skills, demonstrated potential for excellent teaching and high-quality research is preferred.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
F2410P
Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance
Department
Terry-Insur, Legal, Real Est
About The University Of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://www.terry.uga.edu/degrees-and-programs/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States, with affordable prices and low cost of living. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene.
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
06/23/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Review of applications will begin in mid-July. Applications received by September 29, 2025, will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching and scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. All application documents must be submitted electronically through UGAJobs. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Rob Hoyt (rhoyt@uga.edu) or David Eckles (deckles@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Open Rank
Faculty Rank
Open Rank
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Risk Management & Insurance or related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Risk Management and Insurance at the assistant or associate professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026.
Additional Requirements
For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf.
For appointment as an associate professor, a research record commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching risk management and insurance at the graduate and/or undergraduate level also are required.
To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
For appointment at the assistant professor rank, strong communication skills, demonstrated potential for excellent teaching and high-quality research is preferred.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
