Academic Director

Academic Director – AIMS Ghana

Reporting to the Centre President, you will spearhead the management of all academic aspects of the Centre – one of five international settings that conduct teaching, research and outreach of mathematical sciences. Serving a roster of students from across Africa and under the direction of the Centre President, you will manage and contribute to an innovative and international-class academic programme at the Masters level in the Mathematical Sciences.  

In close collaboration with the Academic Manager, the Centre President and Academic Council, you will lead the proper functioning of the academic programmes, including the selection of students, the structure of the curriculum, the selection of courses and lecturers, giving leadership to a diverse team of tutors and world-class visiting lecturers. Additionally, it is anticipated that you will be an active contributor and catalyst to research and outreach initiatives—ultimately to facilitate and set the groundwork for the Centres continued growth.

This is a 3-year renewable, full-time contract opportunity and will be based in Accra, Ghana 

Do you have what we need?

• A Doctorate in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and their applications)
• Minimum 5 years’ research/ teaching experience with a proven track record of publication and teaching at the graduate and postgraduate level
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing academic professionals in an international setting, with particular expertise with African academia
• Candidate who do not meet the minimum experience, but who have relevant experience that provided significant exposure in mathematical sciences will be considered possibly for an Academic Manager Position to start with.
• Minimum grade of Associate Professor would be an asset
• Superb relationship management skills to lead, manage and mentor a diverse team of academic professionals
• A proven track record of entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to build sustainable growth
• A genuine passion to heighten the development of mathematical sciences in Africa
• Fluency in English is essential; French is an asset
• Working knowledge of scientific computational (Python, computer algebra software,  ..etc.)  and editing software such as Latex. Acquaintance with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)

Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2021.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS Ghana within four weeks of the deadline, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS Ghana is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Apply HERE.

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