Adjunct Faculty – Risk Management & Insurance; AF

The School of Business at Mercy University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Risk Management & Insurance program.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as:

• Risk Management
• Commercial Insurance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Claims & Loss Control
• Compliance & Regulatory Risk
• Cyber Risk
• Financial Risk
• Healthcare Risk Management
• Insurance Analytics
• Related business and insurance disciplines

Adjunct faculty may be responsible for course development (where applicable) and subsequent instruction. Courses may be delivered in multiple modalities, including in-person at the Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan campuses, as well as online (synchronous and/or asynchronous).

Successful candidates may be assigned up to three course assignments per term, based on program needs and enrollment.

We seek instructors who demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive excellence, student engagement, and applied, practice-oriented learning.

• Dobbs Ferry Campus
• Bronx Campus
• Manhattan Campus
• Online (synchronous and/or asynchronous)

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in risk management, Insurance, FRM Certificate, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in risk management, insurance, compliance, financial services, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• Industry certifications such as CPCU, ARM, CRM, CIC, or related credentials
• Experience with analytics, AI applications, or emerging technologies in insurance and risk management
• Demonstrated expertise in applied business or insurance‑related practice

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York metropolitan area university serving approximately 8,800 students across campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan, as well as online.

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education in personalized and high-quality learning environments while preparing students for rewarding careers and lifelong learning.

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.