The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.aims.ac.za) is an innovative post-graduate centre for education, research and outreach has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS offers a number of educational programmes highlighted by its 10-month postgraduate Diploma in mathematical Sciences, which provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 top African students each year, and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. Based on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the mission of enabling Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. As part of this network, AIMS-Ghana has been created and is establishing itself in preparation for accepting its first batch of students in the 2012-13 academic year.

AIMS-Ghana will start its first academic year in August 2012, providing master's degrees to about 25 students from all over Africa.

Description Of Job

Duty Station: Initially in Tema, Accra (until Dec 31, 2012), and in Biriwa (Central Region) thereafter
Duration: 1 year, with extension depending on performance

Overall Objectives:

•  Develop functional English proficiency in students who currently have little English proficiency;
•  Develop and improve the student's communication skills to prepare presentation, negotiation and other communications skills which would be of value in their future careers through seminars, coaching and practice presentations;
•  Support other AIMS activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Qualified English as a Second Language teacher;
•  English mother-tongue speaker;
•  Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language;
•  Bachelor's degree in English Language, with specialization course on ESL;

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters along with their CVs to:

ghanatalent@aims.edu.gh

Closing Date:  15th August, 2012

AIMS-Ghana is currently looking to fill the above position and invites qualified candidates to submit their applications (more details on the position can be found at: (www.aims.edu.gh)

Please note:

•  IMPORTANT: You must clearly mention the position you are applying to in the "Subject" line of the email, otherwise your application will not be considered
•  Any attached document must be named including the applicant's names
•  Deadline for applications is Wednesday, August 15, 2012, applications received after this date will not be considered