Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (One Post): Actuarial Science
Job ID   23744
Location  Natural and Agricultural Sc
Full/Part Time   Full-Time
Regular/Temporary   Regular
UP Posting - Academic 

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. 

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development. 

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Actuarial Science offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Actuarial Science through which exemptions are offered from the examinations of the Actuarial Society of South Africa for the A100, A200, A300 subjects and some of the F100 subjects. The Department collaborates with several departments including Economics, Statistics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering as well as the UP Natural Hazard Centre on research projects related to finance, risk management, insurance and banking.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will be expected to lecture and participate in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In addition, our actuaries are expected to participate in the undertaking and supervision of research projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA).  Fellow members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA may also be considered.

In addition to FASSA, the following requirements apply per level:

Lecturer:

Master’s degree or at least three years’ post qualification experience.

Senior Lecturer: 

PhD or actuarial experience of at least five years’ post qualification.

Associate Professor: 

PhD degree or actuarial experience of at least ten years’ post qualification and a record of peer reviewed publications.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Lecturing experience will be an advantage.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. 

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 29 February 2020 

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: 

Mrs E Kühn, Tel: (012) 420 2810 for application-related enquiries, and

Ms Marli Venter, Tel: (012) 420 4020, or marli.venter@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content. 

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 April 2020, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.  

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. 

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. 

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. 

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.