DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS & ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Lecturer Position in Actuarial Science

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a three-year definite-term lecturer position in Actuarial Science, to be held jointly with an appointment as Director of the Master of Actuarial Science program. Candidates must have a PhD in an area of the actuarial, statistical or mathematical sciences, and research interests in actuarial science or related disciplines. Professional actuarial qualifications at the fellowship level and industry experience are highly desirable. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching. Following the initial 3-year term, a subsequent appointment as continuing lecturer may be possible.

The Master of Actuarial Science (M.Act.Sc.) is an elite program that was launched in 2009. It delivers an intensive, fast-tracked education in actuarial science and practice, and is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. As Director of the M.Act.Sc. program, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and oversee the continuing development of the program, further its connections with the industry, promote it nationally and internationally, and recruit students of the highest quality.

The University of Waterloo is one of Canada’s leading universities with more than 30,000 full and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is one of the top academic units for the statistical and actuarial sciences in the world and is home to more than 40 research active full-time faculty. It offers a vibrant research environment for a wide range of areas and benefits from close relationships with several research groups on campus including the Waterloo Research Institute in Insurance, Securities, and Quantitative Finance (WATRISQ). The Department is also home to more than 150 graduate students in programs including Actuarial Science, Statistics and Biostatistics. In particular it has the distinct feature of offering both Masters and PhD degrees in Actuarial Science. The University of Waterloo is also designated as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries, and was on the inaugural list of universities fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with all applications received by October 15, 2012 being fully considered. Completed applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis before this deadline. The salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit a detailed cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly to

Professor Christiane Lemieux, Chair
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo ON N2L 3G1, CANADA
sas-chair@uwaterloo.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.