Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics (Open Rank) - Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management

Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics (Open Rank) - Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management

About the role

The position is affiliated with the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management, which advances risk management and insurance education, research, and industry engagement at USC Marshall.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of six one-semester courses per academic year
• Engage in student advising and faculty service activities, including workshops, recruiting events, and other activities that support the Department of Finance and Business Economics and the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management
• Contribute to the Institute’s academic mission by supporting risk management-related programming and engaging with relevant Institute initiatives

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in a field related to risk management, finance, or economics, preferably with multiple years of experience in the insurance and risk management industry
• Candidates with a master’s degree will be considered if they have at least ten years of relevant experience and expertise in insurance, risk management, or a closely related area
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching at the college or university level

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in a field related to risk management, finance, or economics, preferably with multiple years of experience in the insurance and risk management industry
• Candidates with a master’s degree will be considered if they have at least ten years of relevant experience and expertise in insurance, risk management, or a closely related area
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching at the college or university level

Application Instructions

• Only online applications via USC’s faculty application portal will be accepted
• Applications must include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching accomplishments (e.g., evaluations, awards, etc.), and names and email addresses for at least three references
• Additional materials are optional

Application deadline

May 1, 2026 (late applications may be considered)

Salary and Benefits

Salary is dependent on qualifications, and employee benefits for full-time faculty are excellent. The annual base salary range for this position is $122,552 - $279,434.

Contact Information

Email Recruiting Committee Chair Kristen Jaconi (kjaconi@marshall.usc.edu)