Assistant Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics Dubai Campus

DescriptionRole: Assistant Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and StatisticsContract Type: Teaching & ScholarshipGrade: 7Starting Salary: AED 21800 - 26000 Monthly all Incl (Depending on Experience)School of Mathematical and Computer SciencesFTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time - 35 hrs per weekLocation: Dubai CampusThe School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has been teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes at our Dubai Campus since it opened in 2005. At Heriot‑Watt university we have the largest branch campus of any international university in the UAE and our university is fully licensed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) the UAEs federal quality assurance agency.In 2025 the school launched one of our Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics programmes the BSc Actuarial Data Science. This has necessitated the recruitment of additional staff as we will begin teaching Year 3 in the 2026/27 academic year. The programme is taught and assessed in Dubai in close collaboration with colleagues at our Edinburgh campus ensuring alignment with the Universitys academic standards and global expertise. The BSc Actuarial Data Science programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) United Kingdom holds UCAP-Advanced Curriculum (UCAP-AC) status from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) United States of America and is also accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) United Kingdom. The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics is internationally renowned in actuarial science financial risk applied probability and statistics through the world‑leading research activities of colleagues across our campuses.The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics is internationally renowned for excellence in actuarial science financial risk applied probability and statistics through the world‑leading research activities of colleagues across our campuses.Purpose of the roleWe are expanding our portfolio of teaching at our Dubai campus and we require an Assistant Professor who will be expected to deliver and assess a range of undergraduate Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics courses at the Universitys Dubai Campus working in collaboration with colleagues at our Dubai Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses.In addition this position will require the undertaking of administrative duties involvement in student recruitment activities and the supervision of student projects and dissertations.An interest and background in statistical or actuarial science research either in academia or in industry would be desirable.The successful applicant will hold a postgraduate degree in actuarial science statistics or a closely related discipline. A Fellow or Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or an equivalent designation from another recognised actuarial professional body is highly desirable. Previous teaching experience is essential.Summary of Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe delivery and assessment of undergraduate courses in actuarial mathematics and statistics.Supervision of projects and dissertationsStudent recruitment and admissions activitiesDevelopment of research activitiesExpansion of our presence in the MENA regionAssist in supporting growing numbers of students in Computer ScienceAdministrative dutiesA working knowledge of topics such as risk management and modelling business finance business economics and statistical analysis is expected.A full list of course can be found atHome - Curriculum Explorer( under the Actuarial Maths & Statistics tab.Education qualifications and experienceEssentialPhD or equivalent in Actuarial Science or Statistics or a closely related disciplineRelevant teaching experience at H.E. levelAbility to teach and supervise topics in a wide range of actuarial mathematics and statistics subjectsand subjects relevant to computer scienceA track record of research evidenced by e.g. journal publications and conference papers and presentationsExcellent spoken written and understanding of EnglishRelevant teamwork and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work flexibly and carry out teaching activities in the evenings and weekendsDesirableA Fellow or Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or an equivalent designation from another recognised actuarial professional bodyEvidence of scholarship and/or research in statistics actuarial science financial mathematics or data scienceExperience of working at a British university or experience of delivering British university programmes in other countriesAn ability to identify and develop opportunities for personal and collective researchMembership of professional bodies such as the Institute of ActuariesAbout the UniversityWith a history dating back to 1821 Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant leading‑edge research and enterprise which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and in