Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics
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About the Role
Heriot-Watt University Dubai seeks a Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics on a 0.4 FTE basis to provide academic leadership and strategic direction. The role involves teaching, research, mentoring, and strengthening industry links.
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Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at the Dubai Campus
- Deliver and assess undergraduate courses in actuarial mathematics and statistics
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and dissertations
- Develop and lead internationally recognised research and scholarly activities
- Mentor and support academic colleagues
- Support professional accreditation activities with IFoA, SOA, and RSS
- Contribute to programme leadership, curriculum development and quality assurance
- Support student recruitment, admissions, outreach and employer engagement
- Strengthen collaborations with industry, government and professional organisations
- Contribute to the strategic growth and reputation of the School and University
Requirements
- Strong research profile in actuarial mathematics and statistics
- Experience in teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to provide academic leadership and strategic direction
- Experience with professional accreditation bodies such as IFoA, SOA, RSS
- Administrative experience appropriate to a professorial appointment
Full Job Posting
Overview
- The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences seeks a Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics.
- We invite applications from senior academics working in the United Arab Emirates.
- The School has been delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Dubai Campus since 2005.
- The BSc Actuarial Data Science programme is accredited by IFoA, SOA (UCAP AC), and RSS.
Summary of Possible Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at the Dubai Campus.
- The delivery and assessment of undergraduate courses in actuarial mathematics and statistics, and related areas, commensurate with a 0.4 FTE appointment.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and dissertations.
- Develop and lead internationally recognised research and scholarly activities.
- Mentor and support academic colleagues, contributing to staff development and academic quality enhancement.
- Support professional accreditation activities with bodies such as the IFoA, SOA, and RSS.
- Contribute to programme leadership, curriculum development and quality assurance activities.
- Support student recruitment, admissions, outreach and employer engagement activities.
- Strengthen collaborations with industry, government and professional organisations across the UAE and wider MENA region.
- Contribute to the strategic growth and reputation of the School and University.
- Undertake administrative and leadership responsibilities appropriate to a professorial appointment and proportionate to the 0.4 FTE workload.
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