Acadia University is looking for a Tenure-Track Position in Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, or Operations Research 212 views

Acadia University is looking for a Tenure-Track Position in Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, or Operations Research

About Acadia University:

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.

Location: Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Acadia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, or Operations Research, at the rank of Assistant Professor and with a starting date of 1 July 2021. The Department seeks a dynamic individual who has a strong commitment to teaching, as well as an active research program. Women and members of other minoritized groups are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should possess a PhD in an area of the actuarial, statistical, or mathematical sciences, and have research interests in actuarial science, mathematical finance, operations research, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications and experience, such as actuarial qualifications, would be an asset.

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of high-quality teaching and student mentoring, as well as a strong commitment to attracting and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching in the department, to supporting the department’s course offerings in actuarial science and will be expected to participate in graduate-level teaching as well. Candidates should include a teaching statement that explains their experience and identifies their philosophy. Part of the teaching expectation may include the development of course(s) in his or her area of expertise.

The candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program, and to supervise research students at the advanced undergraduate and master’s levels. All candidates should submit a research statement which outlines their proposed research program. The successful applicant will also contribute to service in the department and the university.

Interested candidates please apply with a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and confirmation of the PhD degree. Applicants are asked to indicate in their application if they are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Potential candidates shall send their application package, and arrange to have three letters of reference.