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 21800 - 26000 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 UAEs 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 Universitys 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 Universitys 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.

A full list of course can be found atHome - Curriculum Explorer( under the Actuarial Maths & Statistics tab.

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 subjectsand 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 -Watt is also Scotlands international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30000 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 weve 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 weve 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

As a learning living and working institution we use our values as the building blocks of how we go about doing our work and how we each conduct ourselves as members of Heriot-Watt University. They represent what binds us together as a university community and help us to become the best at what we do. For full details on our university please view our website to Apply

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system aCover letterdescribing their interest and suitability for the post and an updated CV.

This appointment will commence on August 24th 2026.

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Learn more about our benefits here:Our Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University ()

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is (Commission for Academic Accreditation) CAA Licensed; therefore successful candidates will need to either provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA or if the degree is not from a UAE Institution the candidate will need to have MoE (Ministry of Education) Equivalency.More info on attestation can be foundhereon the MoE website.The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.

The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.