Assistant Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics - Dubai Campus

Role : Assistant Professor in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics

Contract Type : Teaching & Scholarship

Grade : 7

Starting Salary : AED 21,800 - 26,000 Monthly all Incl (Depending on Experience)

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

FTE and working pattern : 1FTE, Full time - 35 hrs per week

Location : Dubai Campus

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has been teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes at our Dubai Campus since it opened in 2005. At Heriot-Watt university, we have the largest branch campus of any international university in the UAE, and our university is fully licensed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the UAE’s federal quality assurance agency.

In 2025, the school launched one of our Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics programmes, the BSc Actuarial Data Science. This has necessitated the recruitment of additional staff, as we will begin teaching Year 3 in the 2026 / 27 academic year. The programme is taught and assessed in Dubai in close collaboration with colleagues at our Edinburgh campus, ensuring alignment with the University’s academic standards and global expertise. The BSc Actuarial Data Science programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) United Kingdom, holds UCAP-Advanced Curriculum (UCAP-AC) status from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) United States of America, and is also accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) United Kingdom. The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics is internationally renowned in actuarial science, financial risk, applied probability and statistics through the world-leading research activities of colleagues across our campuses.

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics is internationally renowned for excellence in actuarial science, financial risk, applied probability, and statistics, through the world-leading research activities of colleagues across our campuses.

Purpose of the role

We are expanding our portfolio of teaching at our Dubai campus, and we require an Assistant Professor who will be expected to deliver and assess a range of undergraduate Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics courses at the University’s Dubai Campus, working in collaboration with colleagues at our Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses.

In addition, this position will require the undertaking of administrative duties, involvement in student recruitment activities, and the supervision of student projects and dissertations.

An interest and background in statistical or actuarial science research either in academia or in industry would be desirable.

The successful applicant will hold a postgraduate degree in actuarial science, statistics, or a closely related discipline. A Fellow or Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), or an equivalent designation from another recognised actuarial professional body is highly desirable. Previous teaching experience is essential.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The delivery and assessment of undergraduate courses in actuarial mathematics and statistics.
• Supervision of projects and dissertations
• Student recruitment and admissions activities
• Development of research activities
• Expansion of our presence in the MENA region
• Assist in supporting growing numbers of students in Computer Science
• Administrative duties

A working knowledge of topics such as risk management and modelling, business finance, business economics, and statistical analysis is expected.

Education, qualifications and experience

Essential

PhD or equivalent in Actuarial Science or Statistics, or a closely related discipline

Relevant teaching experience at H.E. level

Ability to teach and supervise topics in a wide range of actuarial mathematics and statistics subjects and subjects relevant to computer science

A track record of research evidenced by e.g. journal publications and conference papers and presentations

Excellent spoken, written and understanding of English

Relevant teamwork and interpersonal skills

The ability to work flexibly and carry out teaching activities in the evenings and weekends

Desirable

A Fellow or Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), or an equivalent designation from another recognised actuarial professional body

Evidence of scholarship and / or research in statistics, actuarial science, financial mathematics or data science

Experience of working at a British university or experience of delivering British university programmes in other countries

An ability to identify and develop opportunities for personal and collective research

Membership of professional bodies such as the Institute of Actuaries

About the University

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research and enterprise, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry.

We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees, with employers actively seeking out our graduates. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland’s international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30,000 students in 143 countries worldwide, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the most significant international student cohort in Scotland.

At Heriot-Watt we’ve created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, teachers, staff and students can realise their potential and develop their ambitions.

We are proud of our collegiate atmosphere and integrated teaching and research approach which has helped to build a community of committed academics and highly motivated students. Our focus on careers delivers results and we’ve an excellent reputation for graduate employability.

In addition to the Edinburgh campus, we currently have campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. For all our campuses we aim to provide stimulating, supportive environments conducive to effective learning and research, where staff and students can excel. At Heriot-Watt, we have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities. Our values describe our deeply held beliefs and our community spirit. They characterise not only how we are as a higher education institution but also frame how we want to be.

Our values are :

Belong

Collaborate

Inspire

Celebrate