Senior Academic in Global Politics

6 days ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsingin yliopisto Full time

Company Overview

The Faculty of Social Sciences is a leading research and education institute in the social sciences. It has a strong international research profile, international master's programmes, and several disciplinary units rated among the top 50 in the world.

We offer an attractive and diverse workplace with various development opportunities and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits include occupational health care, opportunities for professional development, support for applying for research project funding, as well as library, wellbeing, and fitness services.

Job Description

The University Lecturer in World Politics will provide teaching in accordance with degree requirements, supervise and examine theses and dissertations, and conduct research in the field. The duties include providing high-quality teaching based on research and supervising theses and dissertations.

The appointee will teach courses such as Foreign Policy and Security, Advanced Theories of International Politics, and Theories of Politics and Communication in the Information Age. In addition to research and teaching duties, the position includes advising students, supervising theses, administrative responsibilities, and other tasks to be agreed upon separately.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The appointee must hold an applicable doctoral degree and have excellent English skills. Proficiency in Finnish is considered an advantage. We appreciate broad research experience in the field of world politics, experience in supervising theses, scholarly publications, and other scholarly activities.

Attention will be paid to scholarly publications, teaching experience, supervision of theses and dissertations, pedagogical merits, pedagogical training, the development of teaching, and the production of learning material during the assessment process.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range, annual gross salary ranging from €50,000 to €65,000, depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

In addition to the salary, the appointee will receive comprehensive benefits, including occupational health care, opportunities for professional development, support for applying for research project funding, as well as library, wellbeing, and fitness services.

Others

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds. We are committed to equality and diversity in our workforce and promote inclusive hiring practices. Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System.



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