Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Literary Studies
3 days ago
Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
Research Field: Language sciences
Literature Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Finland
Application Deadline: 27 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer DescriptionThe Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of:
PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LITERARY STUDIES
The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent professorship or a fixed-term assistant or associate professorship (tenure track system), depending on their qualifications and career stage. The appointment is planned to begin on 1 September 2025.
The successful candidate is a versatile literary scholar who will teach and supervise a wide range of key genres of writing (prose, poetry, and drama), literary history, and methods of literary studies. They must have an international outlook, theoretical versatility, and an understanding of both their own specialist field and other research orientations. Experience in research on literature from both Finland and other language areas is considered an asset. The appointee is expected to have knowledge and skills relevant to not only their own specialist field but also the University's strategic plan and the Faculty's focus areas.
At the University of Helsinki, literary studies is a broad and multidisciplinary field. Strong research fields in the disciplines of Finnish and comparative literature include literary history, poetry, multimodal literature, ecocriticism, genetic criticism, travel literature, theories of fiction and narrative, and literature and emotions. The appointee is expected to collaborate with literary scholars and representatives of other Faculty of Arts disciplines, such as art studies and, more broadly, textual and language studies.
As the primary focus of teaching and supervision for this position is literature from Finland and written in Finnish, strong proficiency in the Finnish language is essential. The role also includes teaching translated literature and literature from other language areas. The holder of the position will contribute extensively to teaching and thesis supervision in the Bachelor's Programme in Art Studies, the Bachelor's Programme in the Languages and Literatures of Finland, the Master's Programme in Literary Studies, the Master's Programme in Art Studies, the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts and Society, and the Doctoral Programme in Language Studies.
Appointment CriteriaAn appointee to the position of assistant professor or associate professor must hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. In addition, the appointee must have the ability and motivation to pursue an academic career, as demonstrated by publications and other means.
An appointee to a professorship must hold a doctoral degree and possess top-level scholarly qualifications and experience in the supervision of scholarly research, as well as the ability to provide top-level research-based teaching and supervise theses. In addition, the appointee must present documentation of international cooperation in the research field they represent. They must also have academic leadership skills.
When assessing applicants' qualifications, attention will be paid to both scholarly and teaching qualifications. The former include scholarly publications and other research results of scholarly value, success in obtaining external research funding, scholarly work outside Finland, and international elected positions. The latter include teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a teaching demonstration, as well as participation in doctoral education. Furthermore, consideration will be given to applicants' leadership and interaction skills as well as their active participation in the research community and public engagement. Also considered in the appointment are the applicants' views on the development of research and teaching in the field and, for the shortlisted applicants, assessments by external assessors and interviews.
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; in this case, Finnish. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must also have satisfactory skills in Swedish and good skills in English.
The salary will be based on levels 7 (assistant/associate professor) or 8–10 (professor) 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 work performance. The annual salary of an assistant or associate professor is approximately €55,000–68,500, while that of a professor is approximately €66,500–99,000, depending on the previous experience and qualifications of the appointee. The position includes a six-month trial period.
The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, as well as a first-class research and teaching environment and the conditions necessary for international cooperation. Read more about staff benefits on our website.
How to ApplyThe application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki 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 in English with their applications as a single PDF file:
- A numbered list of publications
- A report (max. 5 pages) on the applicant's teaching expertise
- A report (max. 5 pages) describing the applicant's research activities (activities in the academic community, success in obtaining research funding, and international research activity)
- A written vision (max. 2 pages) for the applicant's research activities and the development of the field
Applicants are kindly asked to prepare to select up to 10 publications from their list of publications and submit them for assessment through the recruitment system after the application period.
Doctoral degree must be completed by the application deadline.
The application deadline is 27.3.2025.
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.
Further information on careers and the tenure track model at the University of Helsinki is available on our website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr-
Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeProfessor or Associate/Assistant ProfessorThe University of Helsinki is seeking a Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor to carry out research into the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, combining computer science with studies of the brain and the mind.This position is part of the University of Helsinki profiling action on 'Mind and Matter –...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full timeAssistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Church HistoryThe Faculty of Theology invites applications for the position of a Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Church History. The field of the position is early modern reformation up to 1900.The successful applicant will be appointed to a permanent professorship or a...
-
Assistant Professor
1 day ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full timeAssistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Social PharmacyWe are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professor with a clear vision to contribute to the growth and development of emerging fields in social and clinical pharmacy, e.g. digital health, personalized drug therapy, pharmacovigilance and drug safety, pharmacy...
-
Assistant Professor
6 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full timeAssistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Social PharmacyWe are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professor with a clear vision to contribute to the growth and development of emerging fields in social and clinical pharmacy, e.g. digital health, personalized drug therapy, pharmacovigilance and drug safety, pharmacy...
-
Assistant Professor
2 hours ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland University of Helsinki Full timeWe are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professor with a clear vision to contribute to the growth and development of emerging fields in social and clinical pharmacy, e.g. digital health, personalized drug therapy, pharmacovigilance and drug safety, pharmacy informatics, medication therapy management for chronic diseases, pharmaceutical care and...
-
Assistant or Associate Professor Position
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Euraxess Full timeWe are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in literary studies to join our team at the University of Helsinki. As a tenure track professor, you will be responsible for teaching and supervising students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting independent scholarly work, and providing top-level research-based teaching.About the...
-
Computer Science Professor
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeAssociate/Assistant Professor PositionThe University of Helsinki seeks an exceptional researcher to fill the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in computer science. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to make a meaningful contribution to the field of artificial intelligence.The selected candidate will be part of the Mind and...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan Full timeProfessor or Associate Professor in Sustainability and Business AdministrationHanken School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in the Nordic countries. It is located in Finland, with campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa. Hanken offers a range of B.Sc., M.Sc., EMBA, PhD, and Executive Development programmes taught mainly in English and Swedish....
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland EFMDGLOBAL Full timeThe EFMD Jobs Platform is a specialised career hub designed to connect talent with leading institutions in management education. Members and non-members of EFMD can use this platform to post, find, and share job opportunities within their institutions across the wider EFMD network.Job Title: Professor or Associate Professor in 'Sustainability and Business...
-
Assistant Professor
6 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Hanken School of Economics (Svenska Handelshögskolan) Full timeThe Department of Marketing at Hanken School of Economics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Marketing.The position is in Helsinki, starting August 1, 2025, or as agreed.The Marketing subject's research team focuses on service and sustainable innovation for well-being and performance, with cross-cutting topics in...
-
Sustainability and Business Professor
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland EFMDGLOBAL Full timeAbout the Position:The EFMD Jobs Platform is a specialized career hub designed to connect talent with leading institutions in management education. Members and non-members of EFMD can use this platform to post, find, and share job opportunities within their institutions across the wider EFMD network.Hanken School of Economics is looking to strengthen its...
-
Tenure Track Professor in Sustainability
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland EFMDGLOBAL Full timeAbout Us:Hanken School of Economics is a leading business school in the Nordic countries. We offer high-quality degree programmes in Swedish and English. Our School has close ties to the business community and an active alumni network with over 13,800 alumni working in more than 70 countries. We are accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.The mission of Hanken...
-
Machine Learning Professor
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeTenure-track or Tenured Professor in Machine LearningThe Department of Computer Science at Aalto University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Machine Learning. As part of our commitment to fundamental research in Artificial Intelligence, we are investing heavily in cutting-edge projects that advance the field.Our faculty's...
-
Tenure Track Professorship Opportunity
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Euraxess Full timeWe are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in literary studies to join our team at the University of Helsinki. As a tenure track professor, you will be responsible for teaching and supervising students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting independent scholarly work, and providing top-level research-based teaching.About the...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeTenure-track or Tenured Professor in Machine LearningOct 12, 2017The Department of Computer Science (CS) at Aalto University (Helsinki, Finland) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professor in Machine Learning. Aalto is currently investing heavily in fundamental research in Artificial Intelligence and Finland in applied AI; Aalto Department...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland EFMDGLOBAL Full timeJob Overview:The professorship in Sustainability and Business Administration is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable business practices and education. As a professor, you will have the chance to work with a talented team of researchers and educators who are passionate about creating positive impact. You will be expected to...
-
AI Researcher
3 days ago
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeProfessor or Associate/Assistant ProfessorThe International Society for Bayesian Analysis is seeking a highly skilled AI researcher to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific track record in computer science and artificial intelligence.This position is part of the profiling action on 'Mind and Matter – foundations of information,...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full timeAbout the PositionWe are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Helsinki. The successful candidate will be part of an ERC Consolidator Grant awarded to Associate Professor Guido Caniglia (Principal Investigator) for the project: "Whose sustainability? Understanding and redefining just sustainability transformations...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timePost-doctoral position in statistics/machine learning, University of HelsinkiAug 17, 2018The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Helsinki has an open 3+1 year post-doctoral position in a project funded by the Academy of Finland. The objective of the project is to develop novel hierarchical Bayesian models and computational methods...
-
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timePOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Statistics and Machine LearningWe are looking for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in statistics and machine learning for a fixed term of two years.The deadline for applications is March 1st.This position is part of the Research Centre for Ecological Change (REC) and will be placed at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the...
