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How much do actuarial professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for actuarial professor in the United States is $93,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an actuarial professor?

An Actuarial Professor is an academic professional who teaches courses in actuarial science, statistics, or mathematics at a college or university. They conduct research in actuarial methods, risk management, and financial mathematics while mentoring students pursuing careers as actuaries. Additionally, they may collaborate with industry professionals, develop new curriculum content, and publish scholarly articles in actuarial journals.

What are the typical teaching and research responsibilities for an actuarial professor?

Actuarial Professors generally split their time between teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in actuarial science, conducting research in related fields, and engaging in departmental service. Teaching duties include preparing lectures, advising students, and developing curriculum aligned with professional actuarial exam standards. Research may involve publishing scholarly articles, presenting at conferences, or collaborating with industry partners. Professors also often serve on university committees and participate in outreach activities to connect students with actuarial employers. Balancing these responsibilities provides a dynamic and intellectually rewarding career in academia.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an actuarial professor?

To thrive as an Actuarial Professor, you need advanced knowledge in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics, along with a relevant doctoral degree and a record of research or professional actuarial credentials. Familiarity with actuarial software, data analysis tools (such as R, SAS, or Python), and professional certifications from societies like the SOA or CAS is common. Strong communication, mentoring, and public speaking skills distinguish exceptional candidates in this academic role. These competencies enable effective teaching, meaningful research, and valuable engagement with both students and the actuarial profession.

How much do actuarial professors make?

Actuarial professors typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, academic rank, and institution. Salaries can increase with tenure, research contributions, and advanced certifications such as the ASA or FSA. They often work in university settings with a focus on teaching, research, and professional development in actuarial science.

How to become an actuarial professor?

To become an actuarial professor, one typically needs a doctoral degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, along with extensive experience in actuarial work or research. Strong teaching skills, a record of scholarly publications, and professional actuarial certifications such as the ASA or FSA are also important. Academic positions often require a combination of advanced education, research contributions, and industry knowledge.
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Fall 2026 Greenberg School of Risk Management Adjunct Faculty Position(s)

St. John's University

Queens, NY • On-site

$7.5K - $7.8K/mo

Part-time

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Job description


The Institution:
St. John's established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
Commitment to Inclusion:
As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Division/Department Information:
Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science is one of seven departments in the Tobin College of Business. The department has 10 full-time faculty members as well as utilizes several adjuncts to cover courses in the Tobin core at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as offers degrees in B.S. in Risk Management, B.S. in Actuarial Science, M.S. in Risk Management and Risk Analytics, M.S. in Actuarial Science, M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management, and MBA concentrations of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Management and Insurance.
Responsibilities:
We have teaching needs in Risk Management Courses at graduate and undergraduate level. Industry experience is highly preferred along with prior higher education experience in teaching business courses. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses, willingness to teach in person on campus in Queens or Manhattan and online during the day hours of 9 to 6 pm for undergraduate courses and evenings for graduate courses, generally start at 6:00 or 6:40 pm. Candidates must be available to teach undergraduate courses on a two-day schedule during days either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, generally. Computer usage and application software familiarity is desirable and there is an expectation that the new faculty member will train on the use of Canvas, our university learning management.
Qualifications:
Master's degree and prior teaching experienced preferred in area or related field. Strong industry experience is strongly recommended.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a CV or resume when applying for this job. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and job hunt will end July 30th or earlier if applicants are found before. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jason P. Berkowitz, Associate Dean of Faculty in Tobin College of Business, at berkowij@stjohns.edu.
Adjunct Professor $10,000 to 11,000
Adjunct Associate Professor $9,000 to $10,700
Adjunct Assistant Professor $7,700 to $9,500
Adjunct Instructor $7,500 to $7,800
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the per course salary range for this position is $7,500 to 11,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer*
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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