Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Actuarial Science

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Columbia University invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Discipline to serve as a core faculty member in SPS's MS Program in Actuarial Science. This is a full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful regular review. The position will begin on January 1, 2025, but can be delayed until July 1, 2025.

Teaching three actuarial science courses per semester and advising in the MS Actuarial Science program and related programming areas is expected, in addition to the following: active participation in curriculum and program development and evaluation; faculty recruitment and evaluation; participation in the development and execution of strategies to support program area students as they transition from prospect to alum; and academic and career advising to support the academic needs and professional aspirations of the MS students. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD degree in math, statistics, actuarial science or a related field and have some teaching experience.The ideal candidate must also be capable of contributing to the program's academic mission, and demonstrate the potential for vision and direction that will be required for all aspects of the position. International teaching and/or professional experience is preferred but not required.

Lecturers in Discipline are expected to have teaching experience, documented evidence of pedagogical excellence, and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field.

Senior Lecturers in Discipline are expected to have substantial experience and accomplishments, a superlative teaching record, and documented evidence of pedagogical excellence in carrying out administrative or other department responsibilities.

All applicants must have demonstrated experience in their areas of professional practice and accompanying pedagogy. A BA/BS is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience applying these disciplines across a wide spectrum of industries/sectors preferred; and deep and demonstrated understanding of the academic and applied trends that are driving best practice and research in this emerging cross-disciplinary field of study.

• 
  

  Doctorate degree in math, statistics, actuarial science or a related field

  
  
• 
  

  Extensive professional network

  
  
• 
  

  Global professional and/or teaching experience

  
  
• 
  

  10 years' experience in the field of actuarial science

  
  
• 
  

  Experience conducting applied research

  
  
• 
  

  One of the following or an equivalently recognized international designation:

  
  




• 
  

  Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)

  
  
• 
  

  Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS)

  
  
• 
  

  Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

  
  
• 
  

  Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)

  
  

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The faculty search committee will review applications on a rolling basis starting in November 2024.

All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Applications should include the following:

• 
  

  Cover Letter

  
  
• 
  

  Curriculum Vitae

  
  
• 
  

  Statement of Teaching Philosophy

  
  
• 
  

  Writing Sample(s)

  
  
• 
  

  3 Confidential Letters of Recommendation (Submit names and contact information of references via the online application system. This will automatically prompt references to upload letters directly to the system.)

  
  
• 
  

  Student Evaluations

  
  
• 
  

  Research Abstract (optional)

  
  
• 
  

  Publication(s) (optional)

  
  

Note: This is an in-person teaching position.

Please direct questions about the application process to Jamie Douglas, Senior Director of Faculty Recruitment, at jamie.douglas@columbia.edu.