$139,625 - $160,728 (ALC), plus 17% superannuation. Full time, two-year fixed term Teaching Academic appointment. Be part of shaping the future of Actuarial Science through dynamic teaching. Job Reference: 735965 Your new role Are you passionate about shaping the future of actuarial science through dynamic teaching and hands-on industry experience? Join our vibrant team at Curtin University as a Senior Lecturer in Actuarial Science and make a tangible impact on the next generation of actuaries.This teaching-focused role would suit professionals with current industry experience, ready to inspire and mentor students in a specialised and rapidly evolving field.Key Responsibilities: Teaching Excellence: Deliver high-quality teaching in our Actuarial Science Program. As a Unit Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and ensuring a robust learning experience. Student Supervision: Oversee and guide student projects, including Honours and Masters Theses as well as industry-related projects, helping students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Industry Insight: Bring your current industry experience into the classroom, bridging the gap between theory and practice and providing students with valuable, up-to-date perspectives. Engagement & Innovation: Contribute to the development of innovative teaching strategies and resources, ensuring our program remains at the forefront of actuarial education. What We're Looking For: Industry Expertise: An Actuary with relevant, current industry experience. We value practical knowledge that can enrich our teaching and benefit our students. Teaching Commitment: Proven experience in delivering engaging, high-quality education at a tertiary or professional level. Experience in unit coordination and student supervision is highly desirable. Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting students in their academic and professional journeys. Selection Criteria Please provide 1-2 paragraphs (between 100 - 200 words) addressing the following selection criteria for this position:Professional accreditation as an Actuary, ideally a Fellow, with at least 5 years of relevant, current industry experience. Proven high level teaching skills with a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching and learning. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice in Actuarial Science. Demonstrated experience in education, combining your knowledge of curriculum development and co-ordination of learning experiences with Actuarial Science expertise. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teaching and learning initiatives and provide mentoring to less experienced staff. An emerging record of peer reviewed publications (desirable). Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarship of teaching and learning with an emerging record of success in winning grants to support projects and initiatives (desirable). Please include examples of experience, qualifications and expertise that demonstrate your achievements.About Us The School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS), Curtin University, is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The school combines Curtin's core capabilities across electrical engineering, computing, physics, and mathematics to better understand and advance our data-driven world.The Actuarial Science course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. It offers our students an opportunity to fast-track qualification as an actuary via exemptions from the Foundation program and part of the Actuary program of the professional education program.Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking School where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of actuarial science education, work with talented students, and contribute to a thriving academic community.Why choose Curtin? We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise and Hotel, as well as Health Insurance discounts. Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus, with the option to work remotely from home or one of our other campus locations such as Midland or St George's terrace for a change of scenery. *Role dependant and to be discussed with Hiring Manager. Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 10 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff) for Academic Staff. Plus: 18% more observed days off -enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9). Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution. Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at For more information about our university, please visit Us!Please provide a copy of your CV and a separate document addressing the 'selection criteria' indicated above.Applications close: Monday, 4 November 2024, 4pm AWST Applicants should note that any offer of employment is subject to completion of a National Police Records Check, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or +61 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the vacancy reference number.Disclaimer Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr