University Lecturer in World Politics
4 days ago
The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of
UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN WORLD POLITICS
for a fixed-term appointment from 1 August, 2025 to 31 July, 2026.
The duties of the present university lecturer will include providing teaching in accordance with the degree requirements, supervising and examining theses and dissertations, and conducting research in the field.
The teaching duties are carried out in the degree programmes in which world politics is included: the BA and MA programmes for Politics and Communication and the international MA programme Global Politics and Communication. Among the courses to be taught are "Foreign Policy and Security" in the BA programme for Politics and Communication, "Advanced Theories of International Politics" in the MA programme for Politics and Communications, and "Theories of Politics and Communication in the Information Age" in the international MA programme Global Politics and Communication.
In addition to research and teaching duties, the position includes advising students and supervising theses, administrative responsibilities, and other tasks to be agreed upon separately.
QUALIFICATIONS
The appointee shall hold an applicable doctoral degree and the ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research and to supervise theses and dissertations. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline.
We appreciate broad research experience in the field of world politics and experience in supervising theses. In particular, we appreciate academic merits in the field of international relations theories and peace and conflict studies.
To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must have excellent English skills. Proficiency in the Finnish language is considered an advantage.
When assessing the qualifications of each applicant, attention will be paid to:
- Scholarly publications and other scholarly activities
- Teaching experience, supervision of theses and dissertations and other pedagogical merits, pedagogical training, the development of teaching, the production of learning material
- The interview with the applicant.
The University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €50,000 – €65,000, depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience.
In addition, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive benefits to its employees, including occupational health care, opportunities for professional development, support for applying for research project funding, as well as library, wellbeing, and fitness services.
The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. International staff are supported in relocating to Finland. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.
HOW TO APPLY
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities. Please read more about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.
Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" ("Hae nyt"). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link "Employee login". The closing date for applications is 11 April, 2025.
Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English:
- A curriculum vitae according to the cv model created by The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK)
- A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold his or her five key publications to be considered during the assessment. Publications are listed according to Ministry of Education and Culture.
- A report (max. 3 pages) on practical experience and qualifications relevant to the assessment of teaching skills.
- A report (max. 3 pages) on the applicant's scholarly activities (including activities in scientific communities, international scholarly cooperation, the acquisition of research funding and the applicant's role in the acquisition of such funding, public engagement)
Other attachments, such as letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information on the position and the work environment may be obtained from the Head of Political Science Riikka Kuusisto, Riikka.Kuusisto(at)helsinki.fi. Further information on the recruitment process may be obtained from HR Specialist Minna Maunula, minna.maunula(at)helsinki.fi.
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