Professor - Actuarial Studies

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Florida is seeking a candidate for a professor position in Actuarial Studies. The role involves teaching, high-quality curriculum development, and research activities.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a related field, have at least eight years of experience, and possess a strong publication record. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and contributing to administrative tasks to enhance the academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in teaching/research/industry.
• Strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 journals.
• Experience developing teaching methodologies and materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties for student learning optimization.
• Participate in scholarly activities including research and publications.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching and learning strategies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Actuarial Studies or related field

Tools

IT technologies in teaching

Job description

Department: School of Accounting & Finance (40000239)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment
• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as a main researcher or co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and actively contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities as and when required
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD in Actuarial Studies or a closely related field from a recognised university
• Candidate must have at least eight(8)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000-RM200,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 3 PhDstudents
• Minimum Scopus h-index of 10
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs