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The Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University invites applications to fill an open rank position in Actuarial Science.

About NTU:

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a young, research-focused institution ranked No. 15 globally in the QS World University Rankings as of June 2024. Spanning approximately 500 acres, the campus offers international faculty members subsidized housing within a vibrant residential setting, as well as the convenience of an on-campus childcare center.

About the School:

As a premier business school within a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) is committed to world-class innovation, research, and business education. Situated in Singapore, a vibrant nexus of East-West culture and commerce, NBS aims to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises both in Asia and globally.

NBS is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS and currently ranks No. 32 in the 2024 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have consistently been ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Actuarial Science Group:

The actuarial science group within the Division of Banking and Finance (B&F) is dedicated to research excellence, with our faculty's work consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top actuarial science journals from 2019 to 2023, our group ranks No. 5 among business schools worldwide according to the UNL ranking. The actuarial science group offers two undergraduate specializations: Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS program is the only one in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management.

Managed by the actuarial science group, the Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) actively collaborates with the insurance industry and regulators in research and talent development. Research topics include longevity risk, cyber risk, and catastrophe risks in the Asia Pacific. The Centre promotes students’ exposure to the insurance industry and has developed professional education programmes.

For more information, please visit our websites:

B&F: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/academic-divisions/banking-finance

IRFRC: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc

Requirements:

• Candidates for the Full Professor position must demonstrate significant achievements and leadership roles in research, teaching, industry outreach, and program development. They must also have made substantial contributions to the profession and have great international visibility.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor position should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching and significant experience in industry collaboration.
• Candidates for the Assistant Professor position should have a proven track record of excellence in both research and teaching, along with a strong interest in collaborating with the insurance industry.

For all ranks, preference will be given to candidates who are Fellows of the Institute or Society of Actuaries in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the US, or those who are making significant progress toward obtaining their actuarial professional credentials.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal by clicking Apply.

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Gaia/Full-Professor-in-Actuarial-Science_R00012806

The closing date for applications is December 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is closed.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Hiring Institution: NTU