The University of Alabama

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The Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for the position of Frank Park Samford Chair of Insurance. The Samford Chair will provide leadership in insurance and risk management research and education for the Culverhouse College of Commerce and The University of Alabama. The Samford Chair is expected to maintain an internationally-recognized level of research scholarship with publications in top-tier journals and work closely with graduate students and other faculty members in the department and college. The Samford Chair will teach courses at the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level in the areas of risk management, insurance, and related fields.

Successful candidates must hold an earned doctorate in risk management, insurance, finance, economics, or a related field and have a research and teaching record consistent with a tenured associate or full professor at a major flagship university. Candidates with a record of externally-funded research (e.g., grant funding) are particularly encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates that can work collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects with faculty and graduate students from inside and outside the department to enhance our research programs.

The appointment will be made at either the associate or full professor level, depending on the candidate’s experience and record. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, including research and travel support and a reduced teaching load.

The Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies offers degrees at the undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. levels. The department offers undergraduate specializations in insurance and risk management and actuarial science. The Masters programs include a full-time MBA, a weekend MBA program for executives, and a one-year MSF. The department offers an excellent research environment including generous travel support, an active seminar series, and Ph.D. graduate student research assistants.

The College has state-of-the art facilities for research and teaching, including multimedia classrooms, subscriptions to WRDS and an excellent collection of databases. The College is home to the Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research (http://aciir.culverhouse.ua.edu) and a world-class Business Analytics Lab to support the research activities of the Samford Chair. The College is also the home of the international Insurance Hall of Fame Museum and Portrait Gallery, which attracts influential visitors and support from throughout the world. Additional information is available at the College website: http://www.culverhouse.ua.edu.

Appointment is effective August 16, 2017.

Review of nominations/applications will begin immediately. All applicants will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae/Resume, cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three references. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Applicants may apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2016.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.