University lecturer in Finno-Ugric linguistics
The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of
UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN FINNO-UGRIC LINGUISTICS
to be appointed on a permanent basis as of 1 August 2025 or as agreed. The position will include a trial period of six months.
The university lecturer will teach within the curriculum of Finno-Ugric linguistics in the BA program in Finno-Ugric and Scandinavian languages and literatures, the MA program in Finnish language and Finno-Ugric languages and literatures as well as indigenous studies. Indigenous studies study units are also part of the MA programs in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability, as well as Intercultural Encounters. The university lecturer will have the opportunity for collaboration with other BA and MA programs. The lecturer will also be required to conduct independent scientific research, supervise and evaluate theses at various levels, and take on administrative responsibilities, which will be further specified.
The university lecturer will be affiliated at the Department of Finno-Ugric and Scandinavian studies.
APPOINTMENT CRITERIA
In accordance with the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of university lecturer must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be able to collaborate, plan operations, provide high-quality teaching based on research and supervise theses.
The assessment will be based on scientific publications and other research results considered as scientific merits in Finno-Ugric languages and cultures, as well as Indigenous studies. This includes teaching experience, pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching materials, and other teaching merits. Further merits will include successful research and teaching experience in Finno-Ugric languages and cultures, as well as Indigenous studies, such as familiarity with the ethical and methodological issues in indigenous studies. Excellent proficiency in a Finno-Ugric minority language, along with close research connections with Finno-Ugric minority language speaking communities, will be considered an asset.
Appointees to teaching and research positions at Finnish universities must be proficient in the language in which they provide instruction, i.e., in this case, Finnish and English. Foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish may be exempted from this requirement without a separate application. If the successful applicant is not proficient in Finnish, they are expected to acquire sufficient proficiency within a reasonable period of time. Support for studying the language will be provided. Further information on language skills and the demonstration of language proficiency is available on the University website.
SALARY
The salary will be based on levels 5 to 7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel 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 monthly salary will range from €3,800 to €4,800, depending on their qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal.
Applicants are requested to enclose the following documents with their applications as a single PDF file. See instructions.
- A curriculum vitae
- A report (max. 5 pages) on the applicant’s teaching expertise
- A report (max. 3 pages) describing the applicant’s research activities (incl. success in obtaining research funding)
- A numbered list of publications
The top candidates will be asked to attend an interview and give a demonstration of teaching skills.
The application period ends 19th February, 2025.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information about the position is available from Department Director Terhi Ainiala, terhi.ainiala@helsinki.fi, and about the recruitment process, from HR Specialist Jenni Syväoja, hr-humtdk@helsinki.fi.
The University of Helsinki is Finland’s oldest and largest academic institution, an international scholarly community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki is usually within the top 100 universities in the world. The University of Helsinki is seeking solutions to global challenges and engendering new thinking for the benefit of humanity.
The University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Arts is Finland’s oldest and largest unit of teaching and research in the arts in terms of the organisation and selection of its disciplines. The Faculty is also a significant international community of research, education and culture. The Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies carries out teaching and research in the Scandinavian and Finno-Ugrian languages and literatures.