Associate Professor

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Ph.D in Actuarial Science, Risk Management & Insurance, Statistics or a closely-related field obtained from an internationally reputable university, preferably accredited by AACSB.
2. Excellent teaching record with at least two or more years of teaching experience gained at graduate and undergraduate levels in areas including (but not limited to) Actuarial Science, Sustainability & Risk Management, Financial Mathematics and related areas.
3. Outstanding record of research and peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business journals, preferably indexed in Scopus, ABS or ABDC.
4. Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
5. Demonstrable record of supervising student projects and dissertations.
6. Excellent record of professional and community service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design, deliver and assess in a timely manner assigned courses in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Financial Mathematics, Business Analytics and others.
2. Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to teaching and learning.
3. Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives.
4. Provide academic advising services to students.
5. Conduct high quality research and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.
6. Participate in committee and other service tasks at the department, college and/or university levels as assigned.
7. Actively engage in promoting the growth and visibility of Ajman University.
8. Provide consultancy and other industry-facing services to Ajman University partners and members of the business community.
9. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

GENERAL:

1. Attend and actively contribute to departmental and university meetings as appropriate.
2. Assist with student recruitment efforts, including attendance at open days if required.
3. Contribute to the strategic planning process at all levels, including participating in relevant working groups.
4. Engage in continuous professional development.