Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
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- Student gender ratio
- 45 F : 55 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 11% (1)
- Students per staff
- 12.6 (1)
- Student total
- 6301 (1)
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As a lecturer in Life-wide Learning, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering education and advancing sustainable practices. We offer a collaborative and dynamic academic environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. Join Us in Pioneering Education for a Sustainable Future! If you meet these qualifications and are excited about advancing sustainable practices through education, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the opportunity to work together in educating and inspiring the engineers of tomorrow. The selected candidate will be offered a permanent position in the lecturer career system. Our facilities are located at Aalto University Otaniemi campus in Espoo, Finland. Salary is determined according to the salary system of Aalto University, and it is based on the applicant's experience and qualifications. The employment contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, and a commuter ticket benefit. Unisport offers versatile sports facilities and exercise services with a staff discount. Ready to apply? If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our online recruitment system no later than 8.4.2026 by using the link on Aalto University’s webpage (“Apply now”). If you are an Aalto employee, you should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using your existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). To apply, please include the following documents in English and as a single pdf document: Motivation letter (1 page description of your motivation for applying for this position and why you would be a suitable candidate) CV, including a list of publications Teaching portfolio according to Aalto University’s guidelines - see Teaching portfolio guidelines for candidates Please see further instructions for preparing the application documents here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/teaching-and-learning/lecturer-career-system For further information about the position, please contact Senior University Lecturer Kristiina Lillqvist (kristiina.lillqvist@aalto.fi). In recruitment-related questions, please contact HR Partner Noora Katisko (noora.katisko@aalto.fi). Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: This is Aalto University! Aalto University – Towards a better world and Shaping a Sustainable Future Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto and check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2025 For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.
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Subjects Taught at Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
See below for a range of subjects taught at Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies