Position Details
Position Details
| About the Institution | Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world. Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together. Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu |
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| Comments to Applicants | Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. |
| Job Title | Instructor Insurance and Risk Management or Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management |
| Department | Acct,Fin,Insur and Risk Mgt |
| Work Schedule | Full-time instructor faculty position with managing the Gongaware Center or Full-time tenure-track faculty position with Dr. Larry Coleman/H. Peter Hudson Endowed Professorship of Insurance, subject to qualification. |
| Notice of Vacancy Number | F25-00018 |
| Desired Start Date | 08/01/2026 |
| Open Date | 07/24/2025 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Category | Faculty - To be determined |
| Job Type | Faculty - Full Time |
| Pay Grade | TBD - Instructor or Assistant Professor |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with experience. |
| Benefits Associated with this Position |
Optional Benefits
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| Job Summary/Basic Function | Candidates are expected to demonstrate their potential for quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a desired emphasis on experiential approaches. Teaching responsibilities depend on the candidate’s disciplinary expertise; all areas will be considered. Candidates are also expected to contribute to the college, university, and communities through meaningful service activities. Instructor candidates will direct the overall operation of the Gongaware Center, which supports insurance and risk management and financial services education in the Scott College of Business. Assistant Professor candidates, subject to qualification, may be considered for Dr. Larry Coleman/H. Peter Hudson Endowed Professorship of Insurance. Additionally, the candidates for tenure track Assistant Professor need commitment to conduct quality research leading to publications in insurance and risk management. Title for this position is determined by the educational level of the finalist at the time of appointment. Candidates with a master’s degree will be considered for non-tenure track Instructor. Candidates with a doctorate from AACSB accredited institution will be considered for tenure-track Assistant Professor. |
| Specific Responsibilities | Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, evidence of commitment to teaching, their teaching skills, their research potential, and the strength of their recommendations. The major responsibilities are; Instructor:
Assistant Professor:
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| Required Relevant Education & Experience | For appointment as an Assistant Professor, applicants must have a doctorate degree in Risk Management and Insurance, or closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution by date of appointment. ABD may also be considered. For appointment as an Instructor, applicants must have a master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience (teaching and/or professional). |
| Required Field(s) of Study | Insurance and Risk Management or related field in financial services area. |
| Preferred Relevant Education and Experience | For the Instructor position, leadership experience in insurance and risk management, financial services, or related fields. |
| Supervisory Responsibilities | Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only. |
| Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations | Other |
| Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations | |
| Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations | Professional designations from SOA, CAS, The Institutes, The American College, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, and other recognized credentialing bodies. |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
| Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to utilize technology to augment curriculum delivery; high personal and academic standards; capacity for collegiality and working in a team environment; leadership, strategic planning, and program development skills to effectively direct the operations of the Gongaware Center; strong written and oral communication skills; openness to innovation and change; and ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy SCOB guidelines for AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification for Assistant Professor candidates and ability to demonstrate professional experience and engagement to satisfy the SCOB guidelines for AACSB Instructional Practitioner (IP) qualifications for Instructor candidates. |
| Qualifications & Disclaimer | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
| NCAA Guidelines | All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department. |
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