Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science within the Faculty of Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in actuarial science at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence on July 15, 2027, or a mutually agreed date thereafter. Candidates from all areas of actuarial science will be considered; however, demonstrated expertise or a robust research interest in climate risk and its actuarial applications will be considered an important asset. We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service who brings a collegial, collaborative, and communicative approach to contributing to the department, university, and scientific community.

About the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science and SFU

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science comprises 27 continuing faculty members, including five specializing in actuarial science. The department is recognized internationally for its academic excellence, commitment to pedagogy, and being home to the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute. We take pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating setting for all our members. We are situated on SFU’s Burnaby campus, gifted the names xʷtatəl̕ləm ʔə ƛ̓ səltaɬ sme:nt (learning place) and Xwta7ltáw̓txw tl’a Lheḵw’lhúḵw’aytn (learning house) by the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Kwikwetlem Nations. Our department is a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, and scenic hiking trails. The Department offers degrees in actuarial science at the bachelor’s and master’s levels.



Doctoral studies focusing on actuarial science are available through our PhD program in Statistics. The Department is also exploring several new initiatives at the intersection of actuarial science and climate risk. We are dedicated to preparing students for lifelong learning and producing professionals who demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour. Our graduates are critical and creative thinkers, skilled at problem-solving and equipped to meet the challenges of the future. The actuarial science unit’s success in teaching, research, and industry engagement has earned SFU the designation of Center of Actuarial Excellence from the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Beginning in Fall 2026, our program also participates in the SOA’s University‑Earned Credit program. Our undergraduate actuarial science program has also been fully accredited since the introduction of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ University Accreditation Program.

Key responsibilities
of the position

- Develop and maintain an active and externally funded research program.
- Teach a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in our actuarial science programs.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students in the Actuarial Science Master’s program and the Statistics PhD program with a focus in actuarial science.
- Contribute to service activities within the department, faculty,



and university.
- Engage in research and service activities with the broader scientific and academic community.
- Contribute to the development of new departmental research, teaching, and outreach initiatives, including initiatives at the intersection of actuarial science and climate risk.
- Contribute to teaching, research, or curriculum initiatives addressing the implications and applications of artificial intelligence in actuarial science.

The typical workload distribution for tenure‑track assistant professors in our department is 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service.

Qualifications

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor requires a robust academic record, completed academic or professional training, evidence of effective teaching or the potential for teaching excellence, potential to grow in stature as a scholar, and a willingness to contribute actively to the University. The successful candidate must have:

- A PhD in actuarial science or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
- A demonstrated record of, or clear potential for, research excellence, as evidenced by the quality, originality, and potential impact of research outputs and other scholarly contributions appropriate to the candidate’s career stage and opportunities.
- The potential to develop and sustain an active, externally funded research program.
- Evidence of effective teaching or the potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate an

📌 Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science (Burnaby)
🏢 Simon Fraser University - Statistics & Actuarial Science
📍 Burnaby