Lecturer in Finance: Insurance & Risk Management

The Maine Business School (AACSB Accredited) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Finance, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. This will be a full-time, ongoing 10.5-month appointment, renewed annually based on satisfactory performance. The standard work year is September 1st through July 15th. Typical hiring range is $85,000 to $95,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

This position will support teaching needs in finance, with a primary emphasis on insurance, enterprise risk management, and financial risk analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of educational offerings related to property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, enterprise risk management, and emerging risks affecting organizations and communities.

Essential duties and responsibilities included, and are not limited to: 

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, including Principles of Finance. 


• Support teaching needs in finance, with a primary emphasis on insurance, enterprise risk management, and financial risk analysis. 


• Contribute to the development of educational offerings related to property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, enterprise risk management, and emerging risks affecting organizations and communities. 


• Collaborate with industry partners. 


• Support internships and experiential learning opportunities. 


• Develop professional pathways for students interested in insurance careers. 


• Contribute to curriculum innovation. 


• Teach four courses each fall and spring semester and two courses during the summer (primarily online), with the possibility of reassigned effort for significant service, program development, or experiential learning initiatives. 


• Participate in AACSB accreditation activities. 


• Provide service to the Maine Business School, the University, the profession, and the broader community. 

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 


The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 


UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• MBA, MS in Finance, MS in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or related master's degree. 


• Ability to teach Principles of Finance. 


• Minimum five years of professional experience in insurance, risk management, underwriting, actuarial services, employee benefits, or related fields. 

Preferred: 

• CPCU, ARM, CRM, CFA, ASA, ACAS, FCAS, FSA, or comparable professional credential. 


• Ph.D., DBA, or specialized doctoral degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or related field. 


• More than eight years of professional experience in insurance or risk management. 


• Evidence of successful university-level teaching. 


• Experience teaching online and in-person courses. 


• Expertise in enterprise risk management, actuarial science, insurance markets, or financial risk analysis. 


• Experience building partnerships with industry organizations. 
  
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.


For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 14, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Tanya Beaulieu at [email protected]. 


The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.