[Maths-Education] Post in Cape Town

[Toni Beardon]

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment 
Centre (AIMSSEC) in Muizenberg, near Cape Town, is looking for an 
academic lecturer who is interested in working to improve the 
teaching and learning of mathematics in disadvantaged communities in 
Africa.

The person appointed will work on a range of projects and be 
responsible for performing many key functions within these projects. 
The post is a full-time contract position for two years. After two 
years the post could become a permanent appointment as long as there 
is sufficient outside funding.

Duties: Design, develop and write new distance-learning study 
materials (mathematics, and didactics) for university accredited 
professional development courses for mathematics teachers of grades 7 
to 12. Assess coursework and monthly assignments for the 
distance-learning courses. Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials 
in contact sessions and TV broadcasts. Support and advise students 
including online support. Supervise students' Action Research and 
train them to run workshops for other teachers. Carry out the duties 
of an examiner for Stellenbosch and Fort Hare Universities. Undertake 
the management of administrative tasks related to the AIMSSEC 
Projects, such as organisation of residential courses, timetabling 
and student admissions. Engage in fund raising and represent AIMSSEC 
at meetings, committees and boards. Develop and implement new methods 
of teaching, using multimedia technologies and e-learning, in 
response to research and development in mathematics education.

Requirements: A postgraduate degree in Mathematical Sciences, 
qualifications and/or experience in school teaching, teacher training 
and research; well-developed computer skills; a passion for 
mathematics and for improving educational opportunities for 
underprivileged learners; good interpersonal, team leadership and 
people management skills; excellent oral and communication skills and 
planning and organising skills; energy, flexibility and willingness 
to go the extra mile to achieve project goals. The incumbent must be 
in possession of valid unendorsed drivers' license.
 
Recommendations: Familiarity with a university environment.

Commencement of duties: 1 April 2013 or as soon as possible.

Closing date: 30 November 2012

Enquiries: Dr Barrie Barnard, AIMSSEC Academic Manager, tel. 
+27-21-7879326 or barrie at aims.ac.za

For more information, visit http://aimssec.aims.ac.za or 
www.aims.ac.za

Prospective candidates must submit a detailed CV, together with the 
names of at least two referees and a covering letter motivating their 
application to:

The Academic Manager, AIMSSEC, 6 Melrose Road, Muizenberg, 7945, or 
apply electronically to vacancies at aims.ac.za.

Toni Beardon will be in the UK until the end of the year and will be 
glad to give more information on request.

-- 
Toni Beardon
AIMSSEC Founder and Chair
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Schools Enrichment Centre  
6 Melrose Road   Muizenberg   7945   South Africa
Tel. +27 (0)21 787 9326  Fax +27 (0)86 263 1268    
Cell 072 3088 186
http://aimssec.aims.ac.za

University of Cambridge 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences
Wilberforce Road   Cambridge CB3 0WA
Tel. +44 (0)1223 560582    Fax +44 (0)870 751 8332   
Cell 07714 357042
http://mmp.maths.org