Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/13/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by November 14, 2025 will receive full consideration, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, examples of teaching, scholarly work, and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. All application documents must be submitted electronically through UGAJobs. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Robert Hoyt (rhoyt@uga.edu) or David Eckles (deckles@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Risk Management & Insurance or related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, and Real Estate in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Risk Management and Insurance at the assistant or associate professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026. The search is part of the UGA Presidential Hiring Initiative to enhance UGA's strength as a leader in risk, resiliency, and sustainability.
Additional Requirements
For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/ and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-business.pdf.

For appointment as an associate professor, a research record commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching risk management and insurance at the graduate and/or undergraduate level also are required.

To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
For appointment at the assistant professor rank, strong communication skills, demonstrated potential for excellent teaching, and high-quality research is preferred.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
5. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents