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About the University of Helsinki

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The University of Helsinki is an international academic community with more than 40,000 students and members of staff. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and in nine other localities in Finland. The university’s 11 faculties are home to many departments. Furthermore, the university accommodates several independent research-oriented institutes and multidisciplinary research networks and campus units. The University of Helsinki enjoys great influence all around Helsinki and in the rest of Finland.

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68 F : 32 M (1)
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International student percentage
7% (1)
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Students per staff
15.8 (1)
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22974 (1)

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Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy (Violin, Piano)

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong


Job Description SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF MUSIC Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy (Violin, Piano) (Multiple Positions) (25260435) The Academy of Music (https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/web/) has rapidly emerged as one of the leading institutions in Hong Kong, providing a rigorous and comprehensive music curriculum. Following HKBU’s rich liberal arts tradition, the Academy fosters creativity through performance, composition, technology, research, and pedagogy. With the new Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, the Academy further expands its capacity to inspire and nurture the next generation of creative artists. The Academy is seeking a distinguished music educator and accomplished performer for the position of Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Pedagogy. Responsibilities: Teach music performance courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Maintain an active profile in professional performance and/or scholarly activities; and Collaborate across disciplines within the Academy and with colleagues across the University to further develop the Academy’s strengths in interdisciplinary research, teaching and knowledge transfer. Requirements: A doctoral degree in music or equivalent professional experience; and Collegiate-level teaching experience. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement, and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Candidates should provide their teaching evaluation results for the last three years. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the Job Identification number quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

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Competitive

Posted

10 Mar 2026

Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Pharmacology)

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park

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Flinders University

Australia, Bedford Park


Position Details Continuing | Full-time or Part-time Academic Level C | $138,124 - $158,885 p.a. pro rata Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description – Teaching Specialist (Academic) View Position Description – Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner View Candidate Brochure About the Role We are seeking a Senior Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Academic) or Senior Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner) to provide leadership and direction in Nursing (Pharmacology). This position focuses on excellence in teaching and teaching-related activities, including the delivery of high-quality, student-centred learning at university level. The role will lead curriculum design and review, drive innovation in delivery, advance the use of education technologies, and contribute to internal and external compliance and accreditation processes. The Senior Lecturer will play a key role in planning and evaluating topics, undertaking Topic Coordinator and Course Coordinator responsibilities as required. The role also involves providing academic advice and professional guidance to students, fostering their career development, and promoting contemporary educational practice through strong academic leadership and the dissemination of best practice. Please refer to the attached position description for a full list of roles and responsibilities. College of Nursing and Health Sciences At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. Students can undertake the Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration) on-campus at our Bedford Park, City or Riverland campuses, and e-learning, with the same curriculum, clinical placements, and support services. This course is packed with industry experience and placement opportunities, ensuring students gain hands-on skills in various healthcare settings. Get ready to make a difference in people's lives and start your nursing adventure today. About You With significant and sustained evidence and excellence in teaching at a tertiary level, you can reflect and improve in your delivery of teaching enabling you to develop and evaluate innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom. Your excellent interpersonal and effective verbal and written communication skills, enable you to establish and maintain relationships with staff, students and industry and are successful in coordinating and/or leading the activities of other staff. You will also be able to demonstrate: Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or the Pharmacy Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Hold and maintain a current membership with a relevant professional association. An understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to Pharmacology. A willingness and ability to contribute to scholarship in teaching through participation in teaching and learning strategies and in professional development in higher education teaching. A completion of a PhD or EdD or equivalent qualification in Pharmacology. Additionally, the Senior Lecturer, Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner), will also demonstrate: Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent clinical experience and professional standing in Pharmacology. Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in a relevant field and ability to maintain concurrently within or outside of this position. Significant and sustained evidence in teaching at a tertiary level, inclusive of simulation and/or clinical setting. Significant and sustained evidence of development, delivery and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning strategies both in the classroom and in clinical education. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements. Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers. We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Flinders University has proudly received our inaugural Cygnet award in recognition of our unwavering commitment to reduce barriers to attraction and retention, and foster opportunities, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the  Position Description – Teaching Specialist (Academic) Position Description – Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner) For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Michelle Miller Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 06 Apr 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

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$138,124 - $158,885 p.a. pro rata

Posted

11 Mar 2026

Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS)

YORK UNIVERSITY

York University

Canada, Toronto

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York University

Canada, Toronto


York University Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation. As York University embarks on its next chapter of growth and impact, the University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). This pivotal moment calls for bold, globally-minded leadership at an institution recognized for advancing positive change. Canada’s 3rd largest university, York provides scholars and students with access to outstanding research and an exceptional teaching and learning environment. With three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area—one of the most vibrant and multicultural regions in the world—York hosts a diverse and dynamic community of over 53,000 students and nearly 7,000 faculty and staff. Reflecting both its scale and ambition, in recent years the University opened its Markham Campus, unveiled The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery at Keele, and is advancing its School of Medicine; the first in Canada with a core mission to train community-focused primary care physicians, the medical school is set to welcome its first cohort in September 2028. York has also been building on its strong research foundation across all disciplines, with large-scale funded projects, award-winning scholars and groundbreaking research with transformative, real-world impact. The University takes special pride in its distinctive progressive, forward-looking ethos summed up in its motto, Tentanda Via: the way must be tried. Many of the University’s strengths are found in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York’s largest Faculty and one of the most diverse liberal arts faculties in Canada. It is distinguished by its integration of rigorous liberal arts scholarship with professionally-oriented programs that connect critical inquiry, civic engagement and career-ready learning. Home to approximately 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 600 full-time faculty, and 300+ staff, LA&PS brings together the humanities, social sciences and professional fields within an inclusive and student-centred learning environment. Within the Faculty, the LA&PS Colleges (McLaughlin, Founders, New and Vanier) create smaller, supportive communities that offer academic support, co-curricular programs, social events, peer mentorship and leadership development to enrich students’ personal, academic and career success from orientation through graduation. Guided by its values of access, excellence and engagement, the Faculty is dedicated to academic distinction, innovative and experiential teaching and research that advances social justice and global understanding. Through 90 undergraduate programs and certificates and more than 35 graduate programs across 21 departments and schools, LA&PS fosters intellectual curiosity, professional preparation and community connection. Its mission is to educate the whole student—cultivating not only academic success but also social, cultural and personal growth that empowers graduates to make meaningful contributions in Canada and around the world. About the Role and Qualifications Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President Academic, the Dean of LA&PS serves as the Faculty’s principal academic and administrative officer and is a member of the University’s senior leadership team. The Dean will champion the Faculty’s vision and values, advancing excellence in research, teaching and community engagement while supporting an outstanding student experience at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship, support faculty in securing external funding and elevate the Faculty’s national and international profile. While no one candidate is expected to possess the following credentials and/or experiences in equal measure, they will guide the committee’s review of candidates who express interest in the role: An earned doctorate in a relevant discipline and a distinguished record of achievement in research, teaching and service consistent with appointment at the rank of Full Professor, and a commitment to academic excellence; A proven record of academic leadership, ideally within a large and complex environment, with experience overseeing diverse academic units and programs; Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and implementation while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity and transparency; Financial acumen and experience with budgeting, resource allocation and institutional planning; Evidence of success in building and sustaining productive relationships with internal and external partners, including community, government and industry; A track record of promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization and accessibility and of engaging diverse communities with respect and integrity; Experience recruiting, developing and retaining faculty, staff and students and in creating inclusive, supportive learning and working environments; Aptitude for fundraising, external relations and representing the Faculty and University on local, national and international stages; and A leadership style grounded in collegiality, listening and shared purpose—demonstrating agility, responsiveness and an investment in people and ideas. Additional Information and How to Apply The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. As this is a global search, all interested applicants are invited to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The successful candidate will begin in the role on July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and, as with all York University positions, the appointment is subject to budgetary approval. York University is partnering with BES Executive Search, a firm committed to ensuring that every search mandate engages a pluralistic and intersectional range of candidates. Applicants are guided through what BES calls ‘The BES Experience’—a thoughtful, candidate-centred process that meets candidates with support and care throughout the search process. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking HERE. BES Executive Search does not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants. This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization. We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who advance to the interview stage will be informed of the outcome of the recruitment process. In accordance with the AODA Act, for applicants living with a disability, accommodation will be provided throughout the search process. Should accommodations be required, or if candidates have any other questions, please make Jason Murray aware by emailing jmurray@bessearch.com.

Salary

$180,000 - $280,000 CAD

Posted

10 Mar 2026

Clinical Professor of Practice/ Associate Professor of Practice/ Assistant Professor of Practice

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534595 Work type: Full-time Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000) Categories: Professoriate Staff HKUMed is now seeking exceptional candidates in the following or related disciplines to join its ranks: Anaesthesiology/ Cancer Medicine/ Clinical Oncology/ Community Medicine/ Critical Care Medicine/ Diagnostic Radiology/ Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine and Primary Care/ HKU Health System/ Medical Oncology/ Medicine/ Microbiology/ Obstetrics and Gynaecology/ Ophthalmology/ Orthopaedics and Traumatology/ Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/ Pathology/ Psychiatry/ Surgery Applications are invited for appointments as Non­-Tenure Track Clinical Professor of Practice/ Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 534595), to commence as soon as possible, on a three- to four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Fractional appointments may be considered for the suitable candidates. Applicants should possess a specialist registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration). They should have achieved international recognition for professional expertise, in addition to a good and sustained record of excellence in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Services Teaching and Learning Knowledge Exchange and Services Research (basic science, translational and/or clinical research) Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative contributions and management experience in universities or healthcare settings. Appointees of Clinical Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units and take up a key role in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its clinically driven activities. They will foster academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University, and pursue new strategic directions for the further development of the Faculty and/or the respective departments/units. Appointees of Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units with a strategic role to play in growing the clinical services. They shall also focus on the education of medical students with support to academic research. Those with less experience may be considered for appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice. There will be opportunities for academic growth, career development and mentorship, depending on the appointees’ interests and accomplishments. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and upload an up-to-date C.V. and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start from May 11, 2026 and continue until September 10, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

11 Mar 2026

Tenure-Track Professorship in Theoretical Gravitational Physics

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective. At the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Tenure-Track Professorship in Theoretical Gravitational Physics 51 Faculty of Physics Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2 Reference no.: 5451 The position We are seeking an outstanding researcher who advances the fundamental understanding of gravity through analytically rigorous, conceptually driven, or high-precision computational approaches. Expertise and research profiles are welcome in one or more areas of theoretical gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on exact and nonlinear general relativity, geometric and mathematical analysis of the Einstein equations, analytical and numerical approaches to strong-field dynamics, relativistic and mathematical cosmology, relativistic matter dynamics in curved spacetime, nonlinear waves, and the analytical and theoretical foundations of gravitational-wave physics. The Tenure Track professorship will be affiliated with the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna and integrated into the Gravitational Physics group (https://gravity.univie.ac.at/), an active research unit engaged in fundamental theoretical questions of gravitation. The group includes faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral students working on analytical and conceptual aspects of gravitational physics. The position is embedded in a broad research environment at the Faculty of Physics, which hosts a variety of theoretical research activities and fosters interdisciplinary exchange. The faculty provides access to seminars, international collaborations, and structured doctoral training. Overall, the research environment offers strong support for the development of an independent research profile, the acquisition of third-party funding, and the supervision of early-career researchers. Your academic profile: Doctoral degree/PhD Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation Gender and diversity competence Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees. We offer: the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure. a dynamic research environment a wide range of research and teaching support services attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan Application documents (in English): Letter of motivation Academic curriculum vitae education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF) positions held to date career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods) awards and honors commissions of trust previous and current cooperation partners complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents list of most important scientific talks (max. 10) teaching and mentoring supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable List of publications link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB) Research statement most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages) synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised publication strategy Teaching and supervision statement teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages) teaching evaluations (if available, PDF) If you have any questions, please contact: berufungsservice@univie.ac.at Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered. The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 04/22/2026 Reference no.: 5451 Tenure Track Professorships https://academicjobs.univie.ac.at/datenabfrage/TT0326PHYS01

Salary

Competitive

Posted

11 Mar 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Helsinki

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology