Faculty - Professional In Residence - RMI

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Professional in Residence to lead and teach its Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) minor and certificate programs. The role combines industry expertise with higher education to deliver undergraduate courses and shape curriculum.

The successful candidate will oversee an advisory board, integrate current industry practices and AI-enabled tools, and help students prepare for certifications and career opportunities while advising the student organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and seven+ years of professional experience in risk management with insurance focus.
• Proven teaching effectiveness and advisory-board leadership.
• Experience integrating industry practices and AI-enabled workflows into instruction.
• Ability to teach across in-person, hybrid, livestream, and online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers undergraduate courses in risk management and insurance with applied methods.
• Develops the program, recruits students and leads an advisory board.
• Coordinates industry engagement and practicum opportunities; maintains currency in the field.
• Acts as faculty advisor to student organization and oversees activities.

Skills

Curriculum design

Advising

Student engagement

AI-enabled tools

Instructional design

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

7+ years risk management

Professional credential

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

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.