Lecturer/Associate Lecturer in Actuarial Science

Applications are invited for the above full-time positions. The positions require candidates with strong communicative skills, and preference will be given to candidates with an interest in or track record in research in the actuarial field. The School offers undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Statistics, and exemptions are offered from the examinations of the Actuarial Society of South Africa for all the A100, A200, A300 and F100 subjects. To date, over 530 former students have qualified as Fellow actuaries.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Associate Lecturer – An Honours’ degree (or equivalent 4-year degree) in Actuarial Science plus significant progress (i.e. at least the A100, A200 and A300 subjects plus one F100 subject) towards the South African professional actuarial Fellowship qualification (FASSA). To apply for this position you must be planning to register for a higher degree in the School of Statistics & Actuarial Science post the completion of your professional qualification.

Lecturer - FASSA (or a mutually recognised professional actuarial Fellowship qualification (FFA/FIA/FIAA) and the preparedness to obtain FASSA), plus an Honours’ degree (or equivalent 4-year degree), with some work experience as an actuary in the business world.

Duties:

Teaching, course development and research, supervision of students for Honours’
projects, Masters’ research reports and dissertations, willingness to undertake research for publication. In addition, the candidate would be expected to participate in the activities of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.

Remuneration: A generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid, leave, bonus and study benefits, subject to the University's rules and regulations.

Enquiries: Prof Stephen Jurisich at stephen.jurisich@wits.ac.za

Applications: Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, NRF rating (if available), certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

Closing date: 31 August 2016

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates”

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