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Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences-Actuarial Emphasis
Job in
Orem, Utah County, Utah, 84058, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Utah Valley University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605909
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Mathematics
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcript
Applicant Support:
Summary of Responsibilities
Duties:
The Department of Mathematics at Utah Valley University invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of mathematical sciences - actuarial emphasis. Teach 12 credit hours per semester of lower- and upper-division statistics, mathematics, and actuarial exam preparation courses. Teach and develop courses supporting the actuarial science emphasis, including topics in financial and mortality risk modeling.
Coordinate the actuarial science program and serve on departmental and university committees. Maintain and update curriculum, and organize campus events for actuarial science students, such as guest speakers and job fairs.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Due to the interdisciplinary nature of actuarial science, graduation from an accredited institution with a terminal degree (Ph.
D.) in a field related to actuarial science is required. These may include Actuarial Science Mathematics, Statistics, and other related degrees such as Risk Management and Insurance. The terminal degree should demonstrate substantial coursework in mathematics and statistics. - Applicants must demonstrate effective teaching skills using appropriate pedagogical methods; proficiency with courseware, online learning tools, and instructional technologies for face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats; ability to publish and/or present scholarly research; ability to assess student learning and performance; and ability to develop curriculum for assigned courses.
Required:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or equivalent
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (abd)
- Juris Doctorate
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