Qualifications
Columbia University School of Professional Studies operates under a scholar-practitioner faculty model, allowing students to benefit from faculty with both exceptional academic training and proven professional accomplishments in applied industry settings.Requirements:A Master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline. A Doctoral degree is preferred.Demonstrated professional experience in the relevant field.Preferred Qualifications:A broad base of expertise in actuarial science.Over 10 years of professional experience in the area of concentration is preferred.A minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the graduate level in a university setting is preferred.Evidence of peer-reviewed publications or contributions to the field is preferred.
About the job
The Columbia University School of Professional Studies invites applications for the position of adjunct Lecturer for the Fall 2025 semester. The selected candidate will teach the graduate-level course Advanced Actuarial Methods within the esteemed Master of Science degree program in Actuarial Science. We are looking for scholar-practitioners who possess a combination of academic credentials and practical industry experience.
This course, Actuarial Models, introduces essential tools for pricing and reserving short-term insurance. Topics to be covered include methods for calculating IBNR reserves, ratemaking, frequency and severity models for coverage modifications, statistical methods for fitting, evaluating, and selecting parametric models for frequency and severity, and three credibility methods.
This course aligns with the short-term material of Exam FAM as well as Exam ASTAM from the Society of Actuaries, and it encompasses content from Exams MAS I, MAS II, and 5 of the Casualty Actuarial Society. It is a core component of the Actuarial Science program.
As an adjunct Lecturer, you will have the unique opportunity to educate and mentor aspiring professionals in the field of Actuarial Science while building rewarding professional relationships with Columbia University's distinguished faculty. Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of academic and applied trends shaping best practices in the field.
About Columbia University
Columbia University has been a beacon of higher education for over 250 years, globally recognized for its academic excellence. Our mission is to attract and engage the brightest minds to foster greater human understanding, drive innovative discoveries, and serve societal needs.The School of Professional Studies at Columbia University offers forward-thinking and rigorous programs that transcend disciplinary boundaries, merging theory with practice, leveraging the expertise of our students and faculty, and connecting diverse global communities. Through various professional master's degrees, advancement courses, certificate programs, and summer courses, the School of Professional Studies transforms knowledge into action for the betterment of society.
