Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
University of California Santa Barbara
Open-level Lecturer with Security of Employment Position
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of
California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a faculty position as an
Open-level Lecturer with Security of Employment, with an anticipated start
date of July 1, 2019. The Department is looking for exceptional candidates
in the area of Actuarial Science, including the potential to direct the UCSB
Actuarial Program.
UCSB offers both a BS degree and a combined 5-year BS/MS degree in Actuarial
Science. It was recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) by the
Society of Actuaries 2015-2017, with current SOA recognition tier of
UCAP-AP, and it is one of four inaugural winners of the 2016 Casualty
Actuarial Society University Award.
The distinctive feature of our Actuarial Program is a two-quarter course
sequence Research Project in Actuarial Science, required of graduate
students pursuing the BS/MS, and also available to top undergraduates
pursuing the BS. Successful candidates will be expected to lead actuarial
research projects for undergraduate and master students.
Responsibilities will involve regular teaching of the program's core and
elective courses. Teaching faculty are expected to participate in
instructional design, undergraduate and master student mentoring, scholarly
achievement and activity, and development of the actuarial science program.
Responsibilities also include university and public service. Faculty in this
title are members of the Academic Senate, with benefits and privileges that
parallel the professor track. At a minimum, applicants must have completed
all requirements for a graduate degree (or equivalent), except the
dissertation, at the time of application. Graduate degree required by the
time of appointment. Applicants must have professional actuarial credentials
by the time of application. Applicants with PhD in Actuarial Science,
Statistics, Mathematics, Finance or a related field preferred. Strong
commitment to undergraduate education and clear evidence of potential
excellence in teaching is desired. Successful candidates must have
outstanding communication skills and organizational skills. Prior industry
experience is desired. Successful candidates will have a record of
collaborative activity, and will be able to contribute to the improvement of
the undergraduate experience in the department and division. 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.
For more information visit http://www.pstat.ucsb.edu.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include:
. Cover letter
. Curriculum vitae
. Statement of teaching
. Applicants will need to arrange for 3 references to submit letters
of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website.
Review of applications will begin on November 26, 2018 but the position will
remain open until filled. To apply please visit
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01345.
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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