University Lecturer, Computer Science - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a University Lecturer (Computer Science) position in the School of Computing in Kuopio. The position will be filled from 1st of June 2024 (or as agreed).

Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 2nd of April 2024.

Role and salary

As our new University Lecturer, you will be working in the School of Computing at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology. The field of teaching and research of the University Lecturer is Computer Science. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland.

The duties of the University Lecturer include the planning and implementation of education related to system development, in particular software testing and/or cyber security. The University Lecturer will participate in the planning and implementation of education provided in English (bachelor’s level education in computer science and information technology).

The duties also include the opportunity to participate in scientific research and development projects, as well as in brainstorming related to and the preparation of research projects. The university lecturer/university teacher participates in evaluating and developing education in the field, continuous learning, and the use of learning environments and methods in education. The language of instruction in the post is English.

The position will be filled from 1st of June 2024 (or as agreed). A probationary period is applied to all new members of the UEF staff.

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two elements: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is based on levels 5 - 7 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element can be a maximum of 50 % of the job-related salary element. Depending on the job-related salary element and the personal salary element, the salary will be approximately EUR 3730–5270 /month at the beginning of the employment relationship.

Our requirements and expectations

Requirements:

• a relevant doctoral degree in the field of information technology,
• good teaching skills,
• excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language (language of instruction is English).

The following will be considered as advantage:

• research evidence in the field of the information technology,
• experience in educational planning tasks,
• experience in supervising theses,
• experience in teaching and mentoring in English.

Your benefits

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including:

• The opportunity for flexible multi-location work
• Extensive occupational health care 
• A broad selection of staff training
• Staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services 
• Affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.

You will have an opportunity to work in an meaningful role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.

Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.

How to apply?

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 2nd of April 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+2).

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:

• a resume or a curriculum vitae,
• a complete list of publications,
• a portfolio of teaching merits (in accordance with the guidelines of The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology regarding Instructions for preparing a portfolio of teaching merits),
• copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates / diplomas. If your degree certificate is not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, you must provide official English translations of your degree certificate documents. All translations must be made by the issuing educational institution or an authorized translator. Each page of the official translation must bear the translator's stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be accurate translations of the original documents. Translations made by applicants themselves will not be accepted.
• other documents you wish to include to demonstrate your merits for the position.

Questions?

For further information on the position, please contact Head of Department Markku Tukiainen, phone: +358 29 445 3653, e-mail: markku.tukiainen@uef.fi.  

For further information on the application procedure, please contact Human Resources Secretary Iiris Korhonen, tel. +358 29 445 8302. e-mail: iiris.korhonen@uef.fi