Associate Professor of Practice OR Professor of Practice

Job Description

Job Description

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 37 permanent faculty and offers Bachelors’ degrees in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Secondary Education in Mathematics, and Data Science; Masters’ degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics and Data Science; and a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics. For more information about the department please visit math.nau.edu.

About the Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks a dynamic and innovative scholar for a renewable 9-month academic position at the level of Associate (or Full) Professor of Practice position in Actuarial Science beginning August 16, 2027. The successful applicant will further NAU’s commitment to high-quality teaching, career readiness, and collaboration with the insurance industry. We seek a professional actuary who is committed to maintaining and further developing a vibrant actuarial education program based on their work experience, training, and teaching background. The ideal candidate will have contacts in the actuarial profession to help our students in securing internships and job opportunities. Primary responsibilities during the 9-month academic year include teaching actuarial science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, teaching other related undergraduate statistics courses. Other responsibilities may include providing service in the department and university and engaging in scholarship and professional development.

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching undergraduate actuarial science, statistics, and mathematics courses and graduate actuarial science courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
• Teaching in-person on the Flagstaff Mountain campus.
• Ability to contribute to program development and expansion.
• Serve as a liaison with the actuarial industry, and work on finding internships and job placements for our students.
• Faculty service.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Professor of Practice:

• Professional certification as an associate or fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or a society mutually recognized by SOA and CAS.
• At least two years of industrial experience working as an actuary.
• Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely-related field.
• At least one year of teaching experience.

Professor of Practice:

• Professional certification as an associate or fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or a society mutually recognized by SOA and CAS.
• At least six years of industrial experience working as an actuary.
• Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely-related field.
• At least six years of teaching experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS).
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
• Demonstrated ability to teach actuarial science courses and other related courses such as introductory statistics, probability, mathematical statistics etc.
• Demonstrated ability/interest to develop new courses and improve existing course offerings to align with the needs of the actuarial industry/profession.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in using regional wildfire, flood, and other property and casualty risk challenges to create applied learning experiences that strengthen actuarial students’ career readiness, including opportunities to engage in wildfire insurance and risk evaluation and prepare for FCAS-aligned careers.
• Demonstrated ability/interest in assuming a leadership role in actuarial science and being a liaison between NAU, our students, and the industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry trends, professional practices, and the regulatory environment to ensure curriculum relevance and foster industry connections for student internships and job placements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to explain complex technical matters clearly to students, colleagues, and industry professionals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Teaches in specialized areas such as
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Salary range for Associate Professor of Practice is $91,334 - $93,364. 

Salary range for Professor of Practice $102,751 - $105,034. 

Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.