Professor of World Affairs

4 days ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsingin yliopisto Full time

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Social Sciences is a vibrant and dynamic community of scholars dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the social sciences.

We have a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and public engagement, and we strive to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes innovation.

The faculty has a global reputation for its research excellence and has a wide range of international collaborations and partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Requirements 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.

Support and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive set of benefits, including occupational health care, opportunities for professional development, support for applying for research project funding, as well as library, wellbeing, and fitness services.

Our benefits package aims to support the academic career and personal well-being of our employees.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System. Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents: a curriculum vitae, a numbered list of publications, a report on practical experience and qualifications relevant to the assessment of teaching skills, and a report on the applicant's scholarly activities.


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