University Lecturer in Theoretical Philosophy
The Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of
UNIVERSITY LECTURER OF THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY
for a fixed-term position 1.8.2026-31.12.2031 (or starting as agreed).
The position includes a six-month trial period and is located at the Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies.
The applicant is expected to have in-depth expertise in the field of knowledge theory as well as sufficient expertise in teaching other core fields of theoretical philosophy (particularly metaphysics and philosophy of mind) in both the bachelor’s and master’s programmes. Expertise in the philosophy of language is considered an asset. The appointee’s teaching duties include lecture courses and master’s seminars related to the theory of knowledge and other core fields of theoretical philosophy. The assignment also includes the planning of new courses.
Successful completion of the duties associated with the position requires, in particular, good interaction and cooperation skills. The university lecturer will actively contribute to degree programme development and teaching planning in collaboration with colleagues at the department and degree programmes. Broad-based expertise in film and television studies and versatile teaching skills, as well as collaboration with other disciplines in art studies, are considered an asset.
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 (usually prepared in Finnish).
The selected applicant must demonstrate evidence of independent post-doctoral research as well as sufficient teaching experience suited to the position.
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.
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., Finnish or Swedish. The language of instruction in the present position is Finnish. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must also have satisfactory skills in Swedish and good skills in English. Applicants from a different language background or who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the requirement for Swedish skills without a separate application. Further information on language skills and the demonstration of language proficiency is available on the University website.
What we offer
The University of Helsinki offers the appointee 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 €42,000 to €56,000, depending on their previous experience and qualifications. The position includes a six-month trial period.
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). International staff are supported in relocating to Finland (https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/node/350).
Application instructions
Applications must be accompanied by PDF files containing the following documents:
- A curriculum vitae and doctoral degree certificate
- List of publications
- A free-form statement of a maximum of five (5) pages (for example, a university portfolio) on the applicant's teaching qualifications
- A free-form statement of a maximum of three (3) pages (for example, a university portfolio) on the applicant's scientific activities, including acquired research funding
Further information about academic portfolios is available on our website.
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 April 2026 at 23.59 (local Helsinki time).
Further information about the position is available from Department Head Hanna Korsberg (hanna.korsberg@helsinki.fi), and about the recruitment process from recruitment(at)helsinki.fi (please mention the name of the position in the subject line).
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