Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Salary: $100.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706662

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

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5521871/faculty-professional-in-residence-rmi

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