Department of Statistics and Applied Probability

University of California Santa Barbara

The Janet and Ian Duncan Endowed Chair in Actuarial Science

The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of
California, Santa Barbara invites applications for the Janet and Ian Duncan
Endowed Chair in Actuarial Science. Successful applicants will have an
appropriately distinguished record for an endowed chair, with appointment
to be made at the tenured Associate or Full Professor rank. The Department
is looking for individuals with an outstanding research agenda in actuarial
science and/or risk management. Research areas of interest include, but are
not limited to, Predictive Analytics, Insurance Data Science, Risk
Methodology, Healthcare Actuarial Science, and Cyber Risk. For primary
consideration applications should be received by December 1, 2019 for an
anticipated July 1, 2020 appointment date. The position will remain open
until filled.

UCSB is a leader in actuarial education on the US West Coast and offers a
thriving B.S. program in Actuarial Science with more than 300 Majors, as
well as a five-year combined BS/MS program with a team research component.
The Duncan Chair is meant to enhance these training missions through
teaching and mentoring activities, and establishing new ties to insurance
practice. Ideal candidates will also create collaborative synergies with
the Data Science and/or Financial Mathematics groups in the Department and
will become a core member of the Center for Financial Mathematics and
Actuarial Research (cfmar.pstat.ucsb.edu) which is dedicated to
interdisciplinary research in quantitative finance and risk management. The
Chair will also be expected to contribute to our ongoing efforts to support
female actuaries and increase the number of minority and first-to-college
actuaries. Responsibilities of faculty members include the development of
an actively funded research program of the highest quality, teaching at
undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment, supervision, and mentorship
of graduate students, and participation in university service and
professional activities. For more information on the department please
visit www.pstat.ucsb.edu

To meet basic qualifications, applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) in
Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related areas at the time of
application, and submit all required application materials. Professional
actuarial credentials are a definite plus, but not required. The University
is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity
and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and
service as appropriate to the position. Applications should be submitted
electronically, and must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research
• Statement of teaching
• Contact information of 4-6 individuals who have agreed to provide letters
of recommendation

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our
excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who
share our commitment to these values. The department encourages all
applicants to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity addressing
past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research,
teaching, and service.

To apply please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01579.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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