Description

Position Title: Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Actuarial Science, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Western University

Appointment Type and Rank: Three-year Limited Term at the Assistant Professor or Lecturer level

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date to Apply: December 20, 2026 

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027 

Position Profile:

The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science at Western University, is pleased to announce a search for a limited-term (3-year) position in Actuarial Science at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. The minimal degree requirement is an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science. Candidates will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor if they hold a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science. The rank and salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The starting date will be July 1, 2027 or as negotiated.

This appointment is intended to attract an exceptional and versatile educator with demonstrated expertise in Actuarial Science and whose contributions to teaching excellence and curriculum development will have a meaningful and lasting impact across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Academic Expectations:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of three full course equivalents (FCEs) per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory-level undergraduate courses in Actuarial Science, Financial Modeling, Statistical Science and Data Science, as well as finance and business-oriented courses within the Master of Data Analytics (MDA) program.

In addition to teaching, the appointee will contribute service to the Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and play an active role in the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Data Analytics program. Service activities may include, but are not limited to, student recruitment initiatives, periodic curriculum review, program development, and other departmental service roles as appropriate.

For further information on current course offerings, please refer to the Department’s website.

Compensation Details: 

The salary range is $125-155k.

Affirmation Policy Statement:

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

To Apply:

Before the deadline of December 20, 2026 candidates should submit the completed Western full-time application form, a Statement of Teaching and Service Qualifications, and a curriculum vitae. Candidates are also required to submit a teaching philosophy statement, not exceeding one page, that addresses their approach to teaching in quantitative and professionally oriented programs. Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, ability to develop online curriculum, and ability to teach undergraduate and business-oriented courses, such as sample course outlines, summaries of student teaching evaluations, or other relevant instructional documentation, should be confined to a maximum of five pages.

Three letters of reference, which include detailed comments on the candidate’s teaching abilities, will be required for shortlisted applicants. Contact details of at least three referees should therefore be provided as part of the application package submitted to the address below:

Cassandra Schultz, Administrative Assistant Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

The University of Western Ontario

London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada 

Email: cschul3@uwo.ca

Please ensure that the form available at: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. Consideration of applications will begin after December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement:

This position is an existing vacancy.

Employment Equity and Diversity:

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Immigration:

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accessibility:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Cassandra Schultz, at cschul3@uwo.ca.

Posting Number: SCIENCE-2026-079

Link to the Office of Faculty Relations (OFR) posting.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have attained the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). An additional designation either of an Associate or of a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is desirable. Actuarial/insurance experience of at least two years in industry and experience with collaborating with industry partners is required. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the department’s Actuarial Science undergraduate program and will support the Master of Data Analytics program. Prior teaching experience or potential in the development of undergraduate, online and business-oriented courses as well as service experience or potential need to be demonstrated.