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Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION RESEARCH The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qualifications and career stage. Further information on the University of Helsinki's tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027. Job overview  The Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of professor specialised in research on teacher education. In this context, the field is broadly defined and covers the societal dimensions of teacher education, education systems, education policy and structural aspects. The focus is on curricula and pedagogical practices in teacher education, encompassing themes associated with learning as a teacher, professional development and the ethics of the teaching profession. The appointee will examine teacher education as a central element of teaching and learning across a range of educational settings and contexts, as well as in relation to equity, inclusion and social justice. The appointee is expected to conduct internationally recognised research on teacher education at different educational levels and in different contexts. The appointee will examine how teacher education is linked not only to learning and teaching in various contexts, but also to education systems and societal questions. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to effectively and thoroughly structure and manage research in teacher education. In-depth understanding of the central role of teacher education in the educational system and society is of utmost importance. Applicants are expected to have advanced and versatile methodological expertise. Primary duties: High-quality research Teaching, student guidance and supervision on the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels Curriculum design for teacher education and management of educational scientific research initiatives in teacher education Establishment of domestic and international research collaboration projects and networks Research-based development of teacher education as well as development and experimentation collaboration with other faculties, the University’s teacher training schools and the field school network Participation in public discussion and Faculty administration. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence teacher education as well as its research-based development and societal dimensions. The position is located at one of the nine research communities of the Faculty of Educational Sciences. The Faculty educates a wide range of teachers, and developing the pedagogical studies for teachers is one of the appointee's key duties. Changes in Finnish society, including increasing diversity and inequality, require teacher education research to adopt perspectives through which solutions to current challenges can be identified. In the past decades, the goals set for teacher education have expanded. Teachers graduating from the Faculty must be able to apply the results of research in the educational sciences to their work and use such research in professional development. Qualification requirements and appointment criteria Associate and assistant professors within the tenure track system must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of conducting independent scholarly work, alongside the requisite teaching skills. Research relevant to the professorship’s field is considered an asset. In addition, the appointee must be capable and willing to promote their academic career through publications and other means, and develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers not only research and teaching merits, but also success in securing external research funding and experience in domestic and international research projects.  Full professors must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, and evidence of success in securing external research funding and international collaboration in their research field. Applicants must be able to deliver teaching based on top-level research and supervise theses. The position also requires academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers both scholarly and teaching-related qualifications.  Pedagogical studies for teachers (60 cr) or comparable studies outside Finland will be considered an advantage.  Scholarly qualifications encompass relevant publications and other academically valuable research results, success in securing external research funding, international research experience, as well as academic responsibilities and elected positions, and international relations. Teaching qualifications encompass teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills and participation in training doctoral researchers. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active contribution to the academic community and public engagement. In addition, the appointment committee will review applicants’ views on the development of research and teaching in the field. The assessment of shortlisted applicants will consider statements by external experts and interviews carried out by the appointment committee.  The applications will be assessed comprehensively, with due regard to career stage. The University of Helsinki has signed the DORA Declaration and applies its principles to the assessment of applicants’ academic merits. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must also have fluent English skills. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish or Swedish, they are expected to acquire sufficient proficiency in either language within a reasonable time. The employer will support the appointee’s language learning. Read more about the language requirements. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Educational Sciences provides assistance in relocation. What we offer The Faculty of Educational Sciences is a dynamic, inspiring and international working and studying environment that has invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructure. We encourage our staff to make bold and creative decisions while exercising high standards of ethical conduct in research, teaching and community relations.  The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant / associate professor) or levels 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 gross salary of assistant/associate professor varies between 55,000 and 69,000 Euros and of full professor between 66,000 and 99,000 Euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and previous experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.  The faculty’s administrative and technical staff, as well as expert colleagues will support the successful appointee in their role. 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 work at our university. For international applicants we offer relocation services and support in settling-in, training and other events especially designed for our international staff members, a special UniBuddy-program and specialized support for spouses (HEI LIFE Spouse Network). Application instructions The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current University employees must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal.  All application documents must be in English and submitted as a single PDF file, named as follows: llastname_professor_teachered. Link the PDF file to the relevant position in the recruitment system. Kindly see the instructions for the attached documents.  The application must be accompanied by the following documents:  A motivation letter or written application  A researcher’s curriculum vitae in accordance with University guidelines (max. 10 pages, see instructions above) A numbered list of publications (in which ten publications most relevant to the position are indicated in bold font, see instructions above)  A plan for advancing research and teaching in the field and a vision for the development of the applicant’s research and the research field in general (maximum of 2 pages)  A report on the applicant’s research activities (1–3 pages, including activity in academic communities, acquisition of research funding and international research).  Additionally we request applicants to fill out a separate report on their teaching qualifications via e-form. Applicants are kindly asked to be prepared, after the closing of the application period and if requested by the faculty, to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a demonstration of teaching skills.  Please note that all necessary qualifications, including the degree, must be attained by the end of the application period.  The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds.  The application deadline is 11 May 2026.  Further information Further information on the position can obtained from the dean, professor Markku Jahnukainen (markku.jahnukainen@helsinki.fi) or the vice dean, professor Auli Toom (auli.toom@helsinki.fi). Further information on the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Hector Nystedt (hector.nystedt@helsinki.fi).  For technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi  Further information on careers and the tenure track system is available on our website.  Read more about working at the University of Helsinki. Support for international employees. Why Finland Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality and inexpensive childcare, free schooling and tertiary training (also in English), excellent family benefits and healthcare, and is ranked as one of the top countries in the world for expat families. Finland also repeatedly tops the World Happiness Report. Why Finland is a great place to live and work. The internationally esteemed and highly successful Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is Finland’s leading unit of research and teaching in Educational Sciences and Teacher Education. The Faculty of Educational Sciences conducts research related to human growth, development and learning. Our research encompasses the different stages of the human life cycle, from early childhood to school age, adulthood, professional life and ageing. Our research is targeted systematically at different levels of society and the education system, as well as more broadly at professional life and culture. Our research focuses on growth, development, learning and teaching in diverse environments, contexts and subjects, as well as on educational policies and practices, and the structures of the education system. We investigate the significance of education in the lives of individuals, society and social justice, and we analyse how our understanding of humanity, knowledge and educational cultures can change. The perspectives of our research are individual, collective and societal. Our strengths include a broad-based theoretical approach, as well as methodological diversity and innovation.  Our research aims towards the realization of cultural and social possibilities for the wellbeing of an individual and a society in a changing world. We provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education that qualifies students for both the teaching profession and other positions requiring general education academic expertise. We also provide the pedagogical studies required to qualify as a teacher to students majoring in other faculties’ disciplines. 

Innovation is the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. Powered by world-class research, we enable spin-out companies across the country, enabling the development of products and services that benefit people, businesses and the wider economy. Join us as the Strategic Head of Hub for the ICURe Southern Belt (across London and southern England and South Wales) Your role You’ll be joining a university that is highly ranked in the UK for consultancy income generated and that has started 80 spinout and start-up companies since 2000. Your work could touch pioneering developments in cancer immunology, respiratory medicine, next generation diagnostics, clean energy and sustainability, marine, photonics and electronics and computer science. You will: work closely with Innovate UK senior leadership to align planned activity with the strategic research, innovation, and skills priorities of Innovate UK and UKRI. work alongside IUK senior leadership, delivery partners and key stakeholders build relationships across UKRI, accelerators, investors, incubators and the wider university spin out ecosystem across London, southern England and southern Wales. build long-term partnerships with key regional and national funding organisations to maximise opportunities for external funding, long-term financial sustainability, and delivery of commercial outcomes. Lead strategic level projects from initial creation to impact outcomes at the end.  Work with early stage deep-tech and life science university spinouts, supporting them to establish and grow, and help them as they secure funding, build their teams and enter the market. Work at a national level on the Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) programme and lead on building a national ICURe alumni engagement strategy. About You This role is a senior, strategic level role where you will bring networks across the whole of our region, and have excellent contacts with partners such as UKRI, PSREs and nationally focused accelerators. Regional government economic development contacts would also be valuable You should have substantial experience of working with investment and with spin out companies. You should be self-starting and able to develop relationships swiftly You should have the ability to work successfully from home but also be willing to travel regularly within the southern region and London, as well as occasional national travel. If you have a relevant degree or professional qualification and a keen interest in the InnovateUK ICURe programme then we’d like to hear from you. In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance. Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rosy Jones, email: rosy.jones@setsquared.co.uk

As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences. The Faculty of Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Professorship (W2) (6 years/tenure track)  of Comparative Literature and Literary Theory commencing as soon as possible. The applicant’s work in the field of Comparative Literature must be indicative of philological expertise in at least two different languages. Research interests in literary theory and/or aesthetics as well as literary multilingualism are required. A focus on English-language literature is also desirable. LMU Munich seeks to appoint a highly qualified junior academic to this professorship and, therefore, especially encourages early-career scholars to apply. Prerequisites for this position are a university degree and a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, preferably in Comparative Literature. With an excellent record in research and teaching to date, prospective candidates will have demonstrated the potential for an outstanding academic career. The initial appointment will be for six years. After a minimum of three years, it can be converted into a permanent position pending a positive evaluation of the candidate’s performance in research and teaching as well as his or her personal aptitude and if all legal conditions are met. Under the terms of the LMU Academic Career Program“, in exceptional cases and subject to outstanding performance in research and teaching, the position may be converted from a W2 into a W3 Full Professorship at a later date. LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples. LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference. Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications and teaching to the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, D-80539 Munich, Germany), preferably via email in one single PDF-file to dekanat13@lmu.de, no later than 28 April 2026.