Lecturer, Introduction to Life Insurance (On Campus - Fall 2025)

Columbia University School of Professional Studies seeks candidates for the role of adjunct Lecturer for the Fall 2025 semester to teach the graduate-level course, Introduction to Life Insurance in the school’s highly ranked Master of Science degree program in Actuarial Science. Scholar-practitioners with relevant academic and industry experience are invited to apply.

Introduction to Life Insurance will provide an overview of the core actuarial concepts that are required for life insurance actuaries. Students will first study the principles of life insurance and how life insurance companies are organized. This course will provide an overview of insurance company investments and the regulations and

liabilities that drive the insurance company investment decisions. The course will move to an overview of income and accumulation annuities for both fixed and variable designs. Students will study life insurance products that are traditional pre-scheduled and flexible dynamic, including fixed and variable designs, taxation of life insurance, and how products are sold. The course will then provide an overview of product strategy, product development organization, pricing strategy, and the product development process, and assumptions actuaries need to develop. Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students aspiring to a career in Actuarial Science related fields as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of academic and applied trends that are driving best practice in the field.

Serving as an adjunct Lecturer provides an outstanding opportunity to educate and mentor students aspiring to a career in Actuarial Science related fields as well as to form a rewarding professional relationship with Columbia University’s world-class faculty. Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of academic and

applied trends that are driving best practice in the field.ResponsibilitiesAttend all class sessions (class generally meets once per week for up to 2 hours), conduct the lectures, and lead classroom administration.Lead preparation of course materials including the oversight of the course Canvas webpage (learning management system), weekly presentations, development of class readings, etc. Part‐time Lecturers who are new to SPS must complete Canvas training. Monitor student concerns and inquiries; conduct office hours.Evaluation and grading of student assessments and work.The Lecturer role is outlined in more detail here. Class Days and Times

The fall schedule has yet to be determined.