Associate Director of Financial Mathematics (Academic Administrator)
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7103261
Associate Director of Financial Mathematics (Academic Administrator) University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10973
The UCLA Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Academic Administrator IV (Associate Director of Financial Mathematics). This is a role with broad responsibility for the development, coordination, and delivery of the Department's Financial Mathematics (FM) curriculum and programs at the undergraduate level.
The Department offers a Financial Actuarial Mathematics major, including a suite of upper-division Financial Mathematics courses. The Associate Director will play a central role in shaping the direction of the program, supporting instructional excellence, mentoring instructors and teaching assistants, and advising students pursuing careers in finance, actuarial science, and related fields.
This position reports to the chair of the UCLA Mathematics Department. Input from the department Staff Search Committee will be considered in any personnel actions for this position, including merit increases and promotions.
Specific Responsibilities
Teaching of 2 classes per academic year.
Update curricula of the Financial Math classes, and where necessary retire old classes or design new classes, in line with changing requirements both of the field, and of the professional societies (specifically the Society of Actuaries) that regulate graduates of the program. Manage resources shared by FM instructors for existing curricula, i.e., syllabi, previous exams, course notes, etc.
Assist FM instructors and TAs with administration of FM classes, in particular, the implementation of FM specific policies.
Provide Financial Math TAs and TA candidates with training and mentorship, focused on preparing them for the mathematics curricula of the classes they will teach.
Assess qualifications of instructors applying for positions teaching Financial Math classes, organize the visits and recruitment of candidates. Provide administrative support for hiring of successful candidates.
Assess qualifications of graduate students requesting Financial Math TA positions.
Serve as faculty advisor for students in the Financial Actuarial Mathematics major. Hold regular office hours to give these students advice about careers, graduate school and internships.
Liaison between the department and student organizations in the area of Financial Mathematics, including the Bruin Actuarial Society.
Annually review summer sessions enrollments and revenues. Working with the undergraduate vice chair to determine which classes should be offered and what modalities (e.g. online, in person or hybrid) they should be offered in.'
Vet applications by instructors to teach summer sessions classes, and provisional assignment of instructors to classes.
Ex officio membership of the Dept. Teaching Committee, with full participation in the work of that committee. The Associate Director will focus specifically on observing and mentoring instructors teaching Financial Math classes.
Requirements
a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline
experience with teaching undergraduate courses in financial mathematics, actuarial science, or related fields
demonstrated ability to mentor instructors and teaching assistants
strong organizational and administrative skills Preferred skills and background
experience with managing programs involving undergraduate and graduate instructors
experience with instructional innovation such as developing new syllabi and course material.
familiarity with industry practices in finance or actuarial science
interest in curriculum innovation and program development
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee full consideration, the application should be received by May 31st, 2026.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
