Limited-term faculty position in Actuarial and Financial Analytics (Assistant Professor or Lecturer) Western University in Canada

Western University in Canada is advertising a three-year limited-term faculty position in Actuarial and/or Financial Analytics within the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science.

The appointment is at the Assistant Professor or Lecturer level, with a start date of July 1, 2026. The role is designed for an educator with strong expertise in financial modelling, actuarial science, statistics, and data science, and it includes teaching and service responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Academic expectations include teaching the equivalent of four full course equivalents per year, with courses in Financial Modelling, introductory undergraduate courses in Actuarial Science, Statistical Science, and Data Science, as well as finance- and business-oriented courses in the Master of Data Analytics program. The appointee will also contribute to departmental service and the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Data Analytics program.

Requirements include a minimum M.Sc. degree (with Ph.D. preferred), a strong record of course development and delivery in relevant areas, and at least two years of relevant professional experience in finance, insurance, or a related field. A professional designation in finance or actuarial science is considered an asset. The post also emphasizes excellent communication skills, prior teaching experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in teaching and research settings.

Compensation is listed at $125,000–$155,000. The position is an existing vacancy and is subject to budget approval. The post notes that applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English and that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents in line with immigration requirements.

Application deadline: May 31, 2026. Applicants must submit the completed Western full-time application form, a statement of academic qualifications, a CV, a teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact details for at least three referees. The application package should be sent to the department contact listed in the ad.

Institution: Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.