Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Financial/Actuarial Analytics

Western University

The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science at Western University, is pleased to announce a search for a limited-term (3-year) position in Financial/Actuarial Analytics at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. The rank and salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The starting date will be July 1, 2026 or as negotiated.

This appointment is intended to attract an exceptional and versatile educator with demonstrated expertise spanning Financial Modelling, Actuarial Science, Statistical Science, and Data Analytics, and whose contributions to teaching excellence and curriculum development will have a meaningful and lasting impact across these programs.

Academic Expectations:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of four full course equivalents (FCEs) per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Modeling, introductory-level undergraduate courses in Actuarial Science, Statistical Science and Data Science, as well as finance and business-oriented courses within the Master of Data Analytics (MDA) program.
In addition to teaching, the appointee will contribute service to the Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and play an active role in the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Data Analytics program. Service activities may include, but are not limited to, student recruitment initiatives, periodic curriculum review, program development, and other departmental service roles as appropriate.
For further information on current course offerings, please refer to the Department’s website.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required:
It is essential that the successful candidate demonstrate a proven record of developing and delivering high-quality courses in Financial and/or Actuarial Analytics, commensurate with their career stage. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Financial Modelling/Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related discipline, and possess a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in finance, insurance, or a related field. A professional designation in finance or actuarial science will be considered an asset.
The candidate must also demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex quantitative concepts clearly and effectively to diverse student audiences. Additional assets include prior teaching experience in Financial Analytics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science programs; experience contributing to professionally oriented graduate programs in Financial or Actuarial Analytics; postdoctoral experience; and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary teaching and research teams, including evidence of contributions to joint academic initiatives, curriculum development, or other collegial activities that extend beyond individual teaching responsibilities.

Compensation Details:
$125,000 - $155,00

Affirmation Policy Statement:
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences:
The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences (https://www.uwo.ca/stats/) offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and training supported by 25 faculty members. It hosts undergraduate programs in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Financial Modelling and Statistics, graduate programs with M.Sc. and Ph.D. specializations, a professional Master’s in Data Analytics (together with the Department of Computer Science), and is also a key contributor to an ongoing initiative focused on unifying instruction in Data Science across the campus community. It is also involved in a collaborative professional Master’s in Financial Economics program jointly offered with Economics, Law, and Business. Faculty within the department study a diverse range of theoretical and applied problems, including members with joint appointments in Computer Science, Economics, Earth Sciences, and the Brain and Mind Institute.
With annual research funding exceeding $220 million and an international reputation for success, Western ranks among Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities, and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses. To learn more about Western and its resources for new faculty, please visit: http://www.uwo.ca/about/work.html and http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/recruitment_retention/index.html.

The Faculty of Science:
Western Science ranks among Canada’s top ten Faculties of Science. With 1,215 faculty and staff, over seven departments and six centres, the Faculty of Science is dedicated to advancing the scientific frontier in order to address societal challenges. We work in collaboration with members of the local, national, and international community to inform decisions which impact on issues of environment and sustainability, to build industrial capacity through, for example, the development of multiple applications for big data, and to challenge existing boundaries by conceiving new materials and biomaterials.

The University:
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

The City:
For nearly 150 years, Western University has called London, Ontario, home.
London is a welcoming city that blends big-city energy with small-town charm. With over 440,000 residents, it offers the arts, culture, food, festivals and innovation of a major urban center, providing big-city experiences in a community that feels like home.
Western shapes and is shaped by this vibrant community. From volunteering and internships to live music, cafes, green spaces and galleries, there is no shortage of ways to get involved, explore and belong.

To Apply:
Before the deadline of May 31, 2026 candidates should submit the completed Western full-time application form, a Statement of Academic Qualifications, and a curriculum vitae. Candidates are also required to submit a teaching philosophy statement, not exceeding one page, that addresses their approach to teaching in quantitative and professionally oriented programs. Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample course outlines, summaries of student teaching evaluations, or other relevant instructional documentation, should be confined to a maximum of five pages.
Three letters of reference, which include detailed comments on the candidate’s teaching abilities, will be required for shortlisted applicants. Contact details of at least three referees should therefore be provided as part of the application package submitted to the address below:

Cassandra Schultz, Administrative Assistant
Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
Email: cschul3@uwo.ca

Please ensure that the form available at: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. Consideration of applications will begin on May 31 and will continue until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement:
This position is an existing vacancy.

Employment Equity and Diversity:
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Immigration:
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accessibility:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Cassandra Schultz, at cschul3@uwo.ca.

Posting Number: SC-STATS-2026-047