Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Salary
$100.00 Annually

Location
Main Campus - Orem

Job Type
FT Faculty

Job Number
FY2706662

Division
VP Academic Affairs

Department
Finance and Economics

Opening Date
10/19/2026

Closing Date
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Professional in Residence to lead and teach its Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) minor and certificate programs! This is an exciting opportunity to combine industry expertise with higher education by teaching undergraduate courses, shaping career-focused curriculum, and building strong partnerships with industry professionals. The successful candidate will lead an industry advisory board, integrate current industry practices and tools into instruction, and help students prepare for industry certifications, competitions, and career opportunities. Additional responsibilities include advising the Risk Management student organization and overseeing program activities. Join UVU in connecting classroom learning with real-world experience and preparing students for success in the risk management and insurance industry.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and delivers assigned undergraduate courses in risk management and insurance using applied, engaging methods. Defines measurable learning outcomes; develops instructional materials (lectures, cases, exercises, simulations); integrates current industry practices, tools, and responsible AI-enabled workflows. Maintains a student-oriented approach and updates curriculum to reflect current standards.
• Develops and administers the risk management and insurance program, including student recruitment and the formation and leadership of an advisory board.
• Serves as liaison between the school and risk management and insurance profession to inform curriculum and validate workforce-aligned skills. Coordinates applied-learning opportunities (projects, guest speakers, panels, practicums/internships as assigned). Maintains active professional engagement and currency in the field, consistent with school policy.
• Acts as a faculty advisor to the student organization for risk management and insurance. Attends organization meetings, advises student leadership, prepares students for competitions, and helps create high-quality organization activities that will benefit the student members of the organization as well as the professional reputation of the Woodbury School of Business and Utah Valley University.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution or a rigorous professional credential earned after the bachelor's degree and recognized in the field as a mark of advanced expertise; and seven+ years of professional experience related to risk management with an emphasis in insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten+ years of recent professional experience related to risk management with an emphasis in insurance.
• Documented record of strong teaching effectiveness (evaluations, peer observation, awards, or portfolio).
• Experience developing employer-sponsored applied learning and maintaining employer relationships.
• Work experience and/or expertise in additional areas beyond the main discipline.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of risk management and insurance along with current industry practices, tools, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends.
• Effective instructional strategies and current trends in higher education.
• Student engagement, classroom management, and learning evaluation.

Skills

• Common risk management and insurance competencies.
• Common tools and workflows in RMI.
• Designing and assessing applied assignments using realistic scenarios, cases, and rubrics.
• Using and teaching AI-enabled tools responsibly (verification, transparency, academic integrity, policy compliance).
• Advising/mentoring students and supporting career development; maintaining professional networks.

Abilities

• Teach effectively across face-to-face, hybrid, livestream, and online modalities.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, including performance-based assessment, using clear criteria.
• Translate employer needs and requirements into curriculum and applied-learning opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Maintain active professional engagement and currency in the field, consistent with school policy.

EEO Statement:
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

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.