Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff.
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science
(Ref.: 201100955)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, from September 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post will initially be made on a three-year term. Appointment with tenure will be considered during the second three-year contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in actuarial science or related disciplines such as applied probability and statistics. Candidates will be preferred if they possess all or some of the following:- (i) an actuarial qualification from a recognized professional body of actuaries; (ii) knowledge in the fields of actuarial science and mathematical finance; (iii) teaching experience in actuarial science, probability, stochastic calculus and mathematical finance. Information about the Department and its mission can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/statistics.
The rank offered will be commensurate with experience, publications and on-going research. In line with the University’s guideline, the primary criterion for a Professorship is demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship, but evidence of leadership in curriculum and pedagogy development and teaching effectiveness will also be taken into account.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants are requested to apply on-line at https://jobs.hku.hk. Closes January 31, 2012. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science
(Ref.: 201100955)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, from September 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post will initially be made on a three-year term. Appointment with tenure will be considered during the second three-year contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in actuarial science or related disciplines such as applied probability and statistics. Candidates will be preferred if they possess all or some of the following:- (i) an actuarial qualification from a recognized professional body of actuaries; (ii) knowledge in the fields of actuarial science and mathematical finance; (iii) teaching experience in actuarial science, probability, stochastic calculus and mathematical finance. Information about the Department and its mission can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/statistics.
The rank offered will be commensurate with experience, publications and on-going research. In line with the University’s guideline, the primary criterion for a Professorship is demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship, but evidence of leadership in curriculum and pedagogy development and teaching effectiveness will also be taken into account.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants are requested to apply on-line at https://jobs.hku.hk. Closes January 31, 2012. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
Post a Comment