Academic Director at African Institute for Mathematical
Sciences (AIMS): (Deadline 1 December 2025)
We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific
training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a
pioneering institution transforming STEM education and research in Africa.
Founded in 2003, AIMS has grown into the continent’s largest network of centres
of excellence for training, research, and public engagement in mathematical
sciences. With six centres across Africa, AIMS provide a world class,
pan-African, and interdisciplinary learning environment that equips young
Africans with skills to address critical challenges such as climate change, food
security, and pandemics.
To date, AIMS has trained over 3,500 graduates from 45
African countries, with 35% being women. The majority (approximately 70%)
have remained in Africa and are driving change in fields like healthcare,
education, renewable education, and digital innovation. Through its
unique model and inclusive approach, AIMS empower the next generation of
African innovators and leaders, fostering sustainable socio-economic
development across the continent.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect
change, consider this opportunity:
Job Title:
Academic Director, AIMS Ghana
Reports Directly to:
Centre President, AIMS Ghana
Reports Indirectly to:
Chief Academic Officer, AIMS Global Network
Direct Reports:
1 to 15
Status:
Duty Station:
Full Time – 3 Year Contract
Accra, Ghana
Overview of the position
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 in the 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 Master’s 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, and give 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
Centre’s continued growth.
Key Functions
1. Curriculum Development
& Management
- Collaborate
with network-wide academic peers to contribute to the ongoing growth of
academic offerings
- Provide
support (academically) to the Centre President and the CAO during the
project proposal writing and fundraising activities, or the development of
related documentation
- Give
direction and oversight to the academic team, including students,
lecturers and tutors, actively leading the selection process of each
category of team members (involving partner universities and other actors)
- Daily
manage the established curriculum, including scheduling, interaction with
lecturers, interaction with students, interaction with tutors, the student
development officer and other colleagues who will have the opportunity to
influence the learning environment
- Ensure
quality assurance while implementing the establish
2. Research
- Coordination
of the research essay phase of the Master’s programme
- Ensuring
a good level of research for the Academic Director and the tutors under
supervision
- Developing
other research and workshop programmes in coordination with the centre’s
Leadership
3. Stakeholder Relations &
Partnerships
- Together
with the Centre President, identify, establish and nurture relationships
with national and international universities, that yield mutually
beneficial and sustainable partnerships
4. Operations Management
- As a
senior manager at the Centre, participate in and contribute to the
development of the Centre’s operational plan and budget process
- Be a
visible ambassador of organizational policies and practices taking
corrective action with students and academic staff/volunteers as may be
necessary
- Liaise
closely with the operations team to ensure essential tools and resources
are effectively in place to support the learning objectives
Do you have what we need?
- A
Doctorate in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and its 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 in African academia
- Candidates
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.)
Are you ready to be a part of the transformation
Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2025.
AIMS is an equal opportunity employer. Should you not
receive feedback from AIMS Ghana within five weeks of the deadline, kindly
accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS reserves the
right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
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