University Lecturer in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of
UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
for a permanent appointment starting in November 2025 or later as agreed. The employment includes a six-month trial period.
The lecturer will be attached to the Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Programme currently under preparation at the University and launching in Fall semester 2026. This programme, led by the Faculty of Arts, joins together the faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Agriculture and Forestry, and Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki for its first broadly interdisciplinary international bachelor’s.
The recruit will have the unique opportunity to take part in designing and delivering a programme first of its kind in the University and in Finland. The pedagogical idea behind the programme is that through being exposed to, and needing to integrate diverse disciplinary outlooks, students will learn (alongside disciplinary skills) broadly useful meta-skills of interdisciplinary contextualisation, analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.
The recruit will be responsible for setting up computer science-related courses and content included in the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and coordinating activities with other faculties involved in the programme. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will also require a plenty of student mentoring and supervision, which the recruit will also partake in.
In addition to the Liberal Arts and Science Bachelor’s programme, the recruit is expected to contribute to other teaching programs at the Department of Computer Science, for example BSc Programme in Computer Science, BSc Programme in Science, MSc Programme in Computer Science, or MSc Programme in Data Science, depending on the qualifications and language skills of the recruit.
Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications
According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, appointees to university lectureships must hold an applicable doctoral degree and have the ability to provide high- quality research-based teaching and supervise theses.
When assessing the qualifications of applicants, attention will be paid to scholarly publications and other research results of scholarly value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a teaching demonstration.
Additional evaluation criteria for this position are:
• Experience in some area of computer science represented at the department (algorithms, networks, software engineering, AI, data science)
• Experience of working in highly interdisciplinary environments
• Experience in designing and enacting (interdisciplinary) teaching (on any level, e.g. course/module/programme)
• Experience in coordinating and organising (interdisciplinary) teaching and/or research
• Experience in mentoring and guiding students
Pursuant to the Government Decree on Universities (770/2009), appointees to teaching and research positions at the University must be proficient in the language in which they provide instruction, i.e., English for this position. Good co-operation and interaction skills are considered an advantage for the applicant.
What we offer
The University of Helsinki offers a first-class research and teaching environment as well as the conditions required for international cooperation (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki).
The salary for the position will be based on levels 5–7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The appointee’s gross annual salary will range from €48,000 to €70,000, depending on their previous experience and qualifications.
The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and fitness services as well as professional development opportunities (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits). We support the compatibility of work and family life, e.g., providing an opportunity for 6 weeks of paid annual leave. International staff are supported in relocating to Finland (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff).
Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. The Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information, check living in Finland.
Application instructions
The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We welcome applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Applications must be accompanied by a single PDF file containing the following documents:
• A cover letter describing the candidate’s suitability for the position and motivation to apply for it (1–2 pages).
• An academic portfolio, including a list of publications, following the guidelines at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/join-us/academic-portfolio
Other attachments, such as letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point.
Candidates from outside the University must apply through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on ‘Apply now‘. Candidates with a helsinki.fi user account and a valid employment contract or a contract for grant-funded researchers, visiting researchers or visiting professors at the University of Helsinki must apply by clicking on ‘Employee login‘.
The closing date for applications is 15th of October 2025 at 23.59 (UTC+3).
Further information about the position is available from Professor Jussi Kangasharju, (Jussi.Kangasharju(at)helsinki.fi), and about the recruitment process, from HR Specialist Jussi Hartikainen, (Jussi.A.Hartikainen(at)helsinki.fi).
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The Department of Computer Science is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for the teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The main research fields at the department are artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, discrete and machine learning algorithms, distributed, intelligent, and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department has extensive international collaboration with companies and universities. Within teaching, the department’s professors and staff are in charge of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programmes in Computer Science, as well as the separate Master’s Programme in Data Science, and contribute to the interdisciplinary and international Bachelor's Programme in Science, and the Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Programme.