AIMS South Africa Teaching Assistantship 2023 – Call for Applications. Apply below.
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When is Application Deadline:
Applications close when all positions are filled.
Tell Me About Award:
Teaching assistants are a fundamental feature of the AIMS model. AIMS South Africa appoints between eight and ten advanced postgraduate students as teaching assistants. Briefly, the duties of the teaching assistants are to provide assistance to the Academic Director and lecturers in matters concerning the academic programme and the assessment of students. Teaching assistants attend the lecture courses; arrange additional tutorials; assist with the marking of assignments; and assist the students with computing and research project writing. Teaching assistants also provide useful information to assist the Academic Director (and sometimes lecturers, who are under no obligation to provide references for students) when writing student references. Teaching assistants are recruited via an announcement through AIMS’ mailing lists. Criteria considered for selection include: academic achievement, ability to speak relevant languages, and an ability to function in the unusual AIMS teaching environment.
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Type:
Job
Who can Apply?
Requirements
At least a Master’s in one of the mathematical sciences; superior teaching ability/skills; excellent interpersonal skills; innovative flair; excellent command of English and/or French; ability to work as a dedicated member of a team where responsibility is shared. Knowledge of an additional language, in particular Arabic, would be an advantage.
Computer skills
Linux, SAGE or SciPy.
How are Applicants Selected?
Criteria considered for selection include: academic achievement, ability to speak relevant languages, and an ability to function in the unusual AIMS teaching environment.
Where will Award be Taken?
South Africa
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
Teaching assistants attend the lecture courses; arrange additional tutorials; assist with the marking of assignments; and assist the students with computing and research project writing. Teaching assistants also provide useful information to assist the Academic Director (and sometimes lecturers, who are under no obligation to provide references for students) when writing student references. Teaching assistants are recruited via an announcement through AIMS’ mailing lists .
How Long will Award Last?
Appointments will normally be made for a minimum duration of one full academic year, which runs from mid-August until the end of June.
How to Apply:
Applications close when all positions are filled. Applicants should include a motivation letter (indicating which centre(s) they prefer), a CV and a list of two contactable references.
