Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science
Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science
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Summary
Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science (fulltime 9month tenuretrack) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Start date is August 2025.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College aligned with the universitys strategic plan is to ensure that our students graduate careerready to meet the worlds challenges and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching scholarly/creative work and/or service toward achieving inclusive excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success providing resources and support within the Deans Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools leadership teams in other colleges and universityserving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections we have developed a comprehensive cohortbased mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and equitable working environment.
Information about Program and College
The Department enjoys a nationally ranked doctoral program that offers a full range of graduate programs including two doctoral degree programs (PhD in Mathematics and PhD in Statistics) and undergraduate major specializations in actuarial science statistics data science pure math and applied math. Actuarial science is the largest of the undergraduate specializations and many graduate students take graduatelevel courses in actuarial science. In addition the Department participates in the recently established interdisciplinary PhD and MS programs in Data Science. The Department has 27 fulltime faculty members more than 70 graduate students and about 100 undergraduate majors. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching research and service. For more information visit the department andactuarial science websites.
As a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.
Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success.For the fifth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as theNo. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.Essential Functions
- Teach courses in Actuarial Science and other courses in Statistics Mathematics Risk Management or Insurance.
- Establish and maintain a robust research agenda leading to publications in premier Actuarial Science Risk Management and Insurance journals.
- Assist with developing the Actuarial Science program into a Center of Actuary Excellence by recruiting and advising students supervising cocurricular activities and enhancing curricula.
- Supervise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate with the Insurance and Risk Management program in the Schmidthorst College of Business.
- Provide service to the department university and profession through active participation in committees and professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Actuarial Science Statistics Mathematics or a related field (e.g. Risk Management Applied Statistics). ABD candidates are eligible to apply but must complete all doctoral degree requirements by the start date (August 2025.
- Collegelevel teaching experience as a teaching assistant or instructor.
- Demonstrated scholarly work (viz. peerreviewed journal publications conference presentations or dissertation work) in Actuarial Science Risk Management or a related area (e.g. Risk Analysis Risk and Insurance).
- Progress toward or attainment of professional actuarial credentials (e.g. ASA ACAS FSA or FCAS).
- Experience as an instructor of record for Actuarial Science courses.
- Peerreviewed publicationsin Actuarial Science Risk Management or a related area (e.g. Risk Analysis Risk and Insurance).
- Experience seeking external research funding.
Additional Information
Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests that includes experience to date and describes goals for the future
- Statement of teaching philosophy that centers on student success
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and written letters of reference.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by 12/31/2024.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
For additional information contact Dr. Douglas Bujakowski Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 43404.
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteranstatus disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual orientation compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please callor email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
