Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer, Actuarial Science, School of Management Studies, Commerce needed at University of Cape Town

We invite applications at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level.

We are looking for an academic who:

• Wants to teach and contribute to the transformation of the actuarial profession;
• Has a strong interest in the development and education of actuarial students across all levels of study;
• Enjoys the intellectual stimulation and flexibility offered by an academic career; and
• is, or wants to become, an authority in their research area of interest.
• The appointee must be able to lecture on parts A2, A3 and F1 of the ASSA syllabus and should also have an interest in undertaking research. They will be expected to supervise Honours and Master’s research projects, as appropriate, in their area(s) of expertise.
• Our staff are expected to maintain a connection to actuarial work and to participate in the activities of the professional body. This connection to the profession is essential for maintaining the relevance of the programme, as well as advancing the discipline of Actuarial Science.

Requirements for the positions:

• A Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa
• A demonstrable ability to teach
• At least an honours degree or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake relevant research 

Additional requirements at the rank of Senior Lecturer :

• Research supervision experience
• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD)
• Some teaching experience