Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics (Open Rank) - Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management

University of Southern California

Marshall School of Business

Department of Finance and Business Economics

Applications are invited for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position (rank open) in the Department of Finance and Business Economics at the USC Marshall School of Business. The appointment will begin in Fall 2026. The position is affiliated with the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management, which advances risk management and insurance education, research, and industry engagement at USC Marshall.

Applicants are sought in the area of insurance, risk management, and innovation.

This is a full-time, renewable academic appointment. The position requires teaching the equivalent of six one-semester courses per academic year. Administrative appointments within Marshall may result in course releases. The successful candidate will teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs and is expected to engage in student advising and faculty service activities, including workshops, recruiting events, and other activities that support the Department of Finance and Business Economics and the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management. The position will also contribute to the Institute’s academic mission by supporting risk management–related programming and engaging with relevant Institute initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• A doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in a field related to risk management, finance, or economics, preferably with multiple years of experience in the insurance and risk management industry.
• Candidates with a master’s degree will be considered if they have at least ten years of relevant experience and expertise in insurance, risk management, or a closely related area.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching at the college or university level.

Application Instructions

Only online applications via USC’s faculty application portal will be accepted. Applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching accomplishments (e.g., evaluations, awards, etc.)
• Names and email addresses for at least three references

Additional materials are optional.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026 (late applications may be considered).

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted online.

The Department of Finance and Business Economics faculty are a collaborative and inclusive group of scholars who value diverse pedagogical, curricular, and methodological approaches.

Salary is dependent on qualifications, and employee benefits for full-time faculty are excellent.  The annual base salary range for this position is $122,552 - $279,434. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8000, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

For more information, email Recruiting Committee Chair Kristen Jaconi (kjaconi@marshall.usc.edu).

Salary : $122,552 - $279,434