Lecturer in Actuarial Science or Finance

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast City District; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen's Business School at Queen's University Belfast invites applications for a Lecturer in Actuarial Science or Finance. The postholder will design, develop and deliver Actuarial Science modules and programmes, and contribute to teaching and learning strategies across related disciplines.

Two pathways: Lecturer (Practice) or Lecturer (Research and Education). The Practice pathway emphasizes scholarly activity and industry engagement; the Research and Education pathway focuses on research

Competenze

• Fellow or Associate of the IFoA or equivalent actuarial qualifications.
• Ability to teach at university level and design modules/pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to advance teaching and industry engagement goals.

Mansioni

• Design, develop and deliver Actuarial Science modules and programmes.
• Contribute to teaching and learning strategies across related disciplines.
• Engage in scholarly activity or industry engagement depending on pathway.

Conoscenze

Professional industry experience

Teaching capability

Curriculum design

Formazione

PhD in Actuarial Science or Finance

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen's University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Lecturer in Actuarial Science or Finance. The postholder will contribute to the design, development and delivery of Actuarial Science modules and programmes, together with the development of teaching and learning strategies relevant to Actuarial Science and its related disciplines. Applicants may be considered for a pathway as either a Lecturer (Practice), or Lecturer (Research and Education). Staff on the Practice pathway will engage in scholarly activity and industry engagement as appropriate to Actuarial Science. Staff on the Research and Education pathway will pursue academic research and teaching in Actuarial Science or Finance.

About the person:

Successful candidates' application for Lecturer (Practice) should clearly demonstrate:

• Completion (or close to completion) of professional Actuarial qualifications, such as being a Fellow or Associate of the IFoA, or a holder of equivalent recognised Actuarial qualifications.
• Relevant professional industry experience.
• Evidence of the ability and willingness to teach at university level including design of new and innovative modules/pathways or assessment methods in Actuarial Science and related fields.
• Demonstrable ability to advance the teaching and industry engagement goals of QBS.

Successful candidates' application for Lecturer (Research and Education) should clearly demonstrate:

• A completed PhD (or very close to completion) in Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
• An established programme of research activity and dissemination of original, high-quality Actuarial Science or Finance research in line with accepted norms for Lecturer.
• A developing track record of high-quality peer reviewed Actuarial Science or Finance publications as appropriate to norms for Lecturer.
• Evidence of the ability and willingness to teach at university level including design of new and innovative modules/pathways or assessment methods in Actuarial Science and related fields.
• Demonstrable ability to advance the teaching and research goals of QBS.

This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.