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Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0152913]Skip to main content# University of Nevada, Las VegasLee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0152913] page is loaded## Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0152913]Applylocations: UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0152913The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: * **Once you start the application process you cannot save your work.** Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.* Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu.**Job Description**The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **Lee Assistant/Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management, Lee Business School [R0152913].**# **ROLE of the POSITION**In 2012, the Ted and Doris Lee Family pledged a $15 million naming gift for the Lee Business School. Part of that gift includes the endowment of ten Lee Scholar professorships across the Lee Business School. The Lee Professor will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.Requirements of the position include conducting significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications and performing service activities for the department, school, university, and profession. This position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in risk management, insurance, and other finance topics. The Lee Professor may also be involved in executive education and professional certificate programs.# **PROFILE of the COLLEGE**As one of the largest schools at UNLV with approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, more than 140 faculty and staff, and 25,500+ alumni, the Lee Business School offers 10 undergraduate majors, 12 minors, and seven graduate degree programs including a Masters in Quantitative Finance. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 part-time MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report. A Ph.D. program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2027.Lee Business School is among the top 2 percent of business colleges and schools worldwide to hold international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International.In addition to its scholastic endeavors, Lee Business School is home to four centers that connect faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Lied Center for Real Estate, and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/business# **PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT**The Department of Finance is a vibrant and rapidly growing department. The Department recently received a significant endowment and established the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.The department works closely with the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management, which was recently established with a significant endowment. offers a comprehensive curriculum, including Gen-Ed level financial literacy courses; two undergraduate majors in Finance and Insurance & Risk Management; a concentration in Banking; and the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance, with a Ph.D. program expected to launch soon. Since 2022, enrollment in finance courses has nearly tripled, reflecting the department’s momentum and reputation for excellence. The department oversees two student-managed investment funds, providing students with invaluable experiential learning opportunities. Faculty are highly productive scholars, with publications in top journals in finance and related fields including JF, JFE, RFS, AER, JPE, MS, TAR, JFQA, FM, JCF, JBF, and other reputable journals. Research resources are robust and include WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, ISS (RiskMetrics), ExecuComp, BoardEx, and FactSet, complemented by an active research seminar series that brings leading scholars to campus.For more information, visit us online at: https://www.unlv.edu/finance# MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a Ph.D. in Finance (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.* **For consideration at the rank of Assistant Professor**: Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for impactful research resulting in publication in leading academic journals and teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence may include a pipeline of high-quality working papers, publications in reputable journals, and effective teaching evaluations.* **For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor**: Candidates must have an established record of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at a research-intensive university. This includes a portfolio of publications in leading insurance-and-risk-management and related journals, demonstrated teaching excellence, and a record of service contributions to the department, school, university, or profession. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of national or international recognition in their field and the ability to contribute to the department’s continued growth and reputation.# PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Research interests that strengthen the department's existing focus areas, particularly in risk management, insurance markets, insurance economics, actuarial science, or related fields.* Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching courses in risk management, insurance, and finance at multiple levels (undergraduate, graduate, and potentially Ph.D.).* Experience or interest in engaging with industry partners, insurance professionals, or regulators through outreach, executive education, or professional certificate programs.* Potential to contribute to the development of the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management and to enhance the visibility of the department in the field.* Commitment to mentoring students and supporting the launch and growth of the department’s upcoming Ph.D. program.# COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUESA successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.# SALARYSalary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.# BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV* Competitive total rewards package including: + Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays + Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision + Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs* No state income tax* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents# PERKS & PROGRAMS* Employee recognition and appreciation programs* UNLV athletics ticket discounts* Statewide employee purchase program discounts* RebelCard discounts on and off campus* Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost* Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles* Connect with colleagues with shared interests* Personal and professional development opportunities* A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard* Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.# HOW TO APPLYSubmit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to **Dr. Percy Poon**, **Search Committee Chair**.**Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.**Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.For assistance with the application process, **please review instructions on** **How to Apply****.** For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.# **SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES**UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, **“R0152913”** in the search box.If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, **your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.**# **PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY**Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu# **EEO/AA STATEMENT**The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.# **TITLE IX STATEMENT**The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.# **SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT**UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.# **JOB CATEGORY**Academic Faculty**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.**Posting Close Date****Note to Applicant**This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree