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Teaching Assistant Jobs in Limbe, Southwest, Cameroon at AIMS Cameroon
Title: Teaching Assistant
Company: AIMS Cameroon
Location: Limbe, Southwest, Cameroon
Company Description AIMS Cameroon is part of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), a pan-African network of centres of excellence dedicated to postgraduate training, research, and public engagement in the mathematical sciences and broader STEM fields. Established in 2003 and now operating in several African countries, AIMS focuses on developing human capital through innovative scientific training and industry-linked Master’s programs, including mathematical sciences and machine intelligence. The institution supports over 100 researchers across its network and runs initiatives such as Quantum Leap Africa and the Next Einstein Forum to advance Africa’s role in global science. AIMS Cameroon also leads gender-responsive teacher training programs and industry initiatives that connect academic work with real-world applications. The vision and mission of AIMS center on empowering Africa’s brightest students to become independent thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators who contribute to the continent’s scientific and economic self-sufficiency.
Role Description The Lecturer at AIMS Cameroon is a full-time, hybrid role based in Windhoek, with a mix of on-site teaching and some work-from-home flexibility. The Lecturer will design and deliver postgraduate-level courses in mathematical sciences or related STEM fields, prepare teaching materials, and facilitate interactive, problem-based learning. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising student projects and theses, mentoring learners, assessing student performance, and providing timely academic feedback. The Lecturer will contribute to research activities, collaborate with other faculty across the AIMS network, and participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach initiatives. The role also involves supporting curriculum development, promoting inclusive learning practices, and engaging with industry partners and broader scientific communities where relevant.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (preferably PhD or equivalent) in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching or academic training, including course design, delivery, and assessment in mathematical sciences or related fields.
- Active research profile or strong potential for research, with evidence of publications, collaborative projects, or applied work in relevant domains.
- Strong skills in mentoring, academic advising, and supporting diverse postgraduate learners, with a commitment to inclusive and gender-responsive education.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Experience or interest in interdisciplinary work, such as data science, machine learning, mathematical modeling, or related applications beneficial.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multicultural environment and across a distributed pan-African network of centers.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance teaching, research, supervision, and administrative responsibilities in a hybrid work setting.
- Familiarity
