APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Full Professor in the fields of risk management, insurance, or economics. The position is the William Elliott Chaired Professor of Insurance and Risk Management. The desired start date is Fall 2027. Job Requirements and Duties The William Elliott Chair carries an expectation of sustained research excellence and thought leadership in the discipline, department leadership in Risk Management programs, mentorship, and high ethical standards. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in risk management, insurance, economics or a closely related field, a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research, including publications in premier journals with evidence of impact, and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level. Faculty members in the Risk Management department are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, engage in professional service, and supervise graduate students when appropriate. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job. Application Requirements Applicants should apply directly online on the Penn State site. Supporting materials should include a letter of interest and a CV. If you have questions about the position, please send an email to rm@smeal.psu.edu. Academic Environment The Risk Management Department is home to faculty in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Business Economics, Business Law, International Business, and Real Estate. The department houses three undergraduate majors: Risk Management, Actuarial Science, and Real Estate as well as undergraduate minors in the Legal Environment of Business and International Business and graduate programs in Real Estate. It also houses the Laboratory for Economics Management and Auctions (LEMA), a dedicated laboratory space for conducting economics-style experiments. Department faculty and students are supported by two external advisory boards, including the Risk Management and Actuarial Science (RMAS) Advisory Board. The internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business prepares students for professional success now and across their careers. Within a vibrant intellectual community, we are a source of expertise, research, and talent that influences the business practices of tomorrow. The college seeks recognition as a top five U.S. public business school through the strategic priorities of enriching the student experience, transforming teaching and learning through innovative curricula, advancing research excellence with investment in faculty and resources, accommodating organizational growth with infrastructure investment, and driving external engagement and philanthropy with new partnerships and brand enhancement. The Pennsylvania State University’s main campus (University Park) is located in the heart of State College, PA. Commonly referred to as “Happy Valley,” our community features charms of a small town with the opportunities typically only experienced in larger cities. It has award winning public schools that have been ranked among the best in the country. It has also been recognized as one of the safest metropolitan areas and best college towns in the United States. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

more at Psu.

22 Oct, 2026

Psu

Part-Time Teaching Positions (SEDTAPP)

Part time

Penn State University Park

Part time

more at Psu.

Part-Time Teaching Positions (SEDTAPP)

Postdoctoral Scholar

Engineering Part-time Instructors

similar roles.

Ingénieur Industriel

Spécialiste en électromécanique – quart de nuit

VIE - Project Officer M/F/X

Supply chain Trainee

Endocrinology Part Time Clinical Dietitian

Endocrinology Clinical Dietitian

more at Psu.

Part-Time Teaching Positions (SEDTAPP)

Postdoctoral Scholar

Engineering Part-time Instructors

similar roles.

Ingénieur Industriel

Spécialiste en électromécanique – quart de nuit

VIE - Project Officer M/F/X

Supply chain Trainee

Endocrinology Part Time Clinical Dietitian

Endocrinology Clinical Dietitian