Faculty of Education and Psychology is currently seeking to recruit staff to the positions of

University Teacher (2 positions), global innovations for learning and teaching
for the period 2.8.2021 (or as agreed) – 31.12.2024

Tasks and qualifications

These positions are linked to the national Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) which is coordinated by the University of Jyvaskyla and University of Helsinki. The network was founded in the beginning of year 2021 as part of the strategic internationalization funding for higher education institutes to support their collaboration in global networking. The GINTL network seeks to generate solutions to the global learning crisis based on the top expertise and collaboration between Finnish higher education institutes and global partners. Partnerships within the network will be built in Africa countries, and in China and India. University of Jyvaskyla will be responsible for the India collaboration, and University of Helsinki for collaboration with African countries and India. The GINTL network strives to increase collaboration and educational impact and to generate educational and research initiatives in order to achieve positive changes and development in learning, teaching  and learning environments.

The university teachers will be a part of the University of Jyvaskyla team responsible for the India collaboration. The tasks of the university teachers focus on global teacher education, building of collaboration between Finnish higher education institutes and partners identified in India, planning of education and curricula, leadership and implementation of education, and related educational export and research activity.

Qualifications we are looking for

The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of university teacher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The persons selected for these positions are expected to teach in Finnish and/or in English. Excellent English skills are thus required. 

The applicant is expected to have strong teaching merits and to advance the areas of strength of the faculty with respect to internationalization of teacher education and global capacity building.

Success in the tasks will require
- experience in planning and implementation of teacher education programmes or modules, and experience of research and evaluation tasks in the context of international education
- evidence of expertise in pedagogical development
- experience of international collaboration and networking
- excellent skills for working with digital platforms, skills for team work and organisation skills
- skills in intercultural communication
- strong motivation for international and multidisciplinary collaboration

Assets to be considered in evaluating candidates include pedagogical training, evidence of work experience and/or research related to international collaboration, educational exchange activity or global education, and evidence of project management skills and leadership. Doctoral degree will be considered an asset.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä you are a valued member of our academic community with a unique opportunity to influence the research based education of students. You become part of our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. At Jyväskylä we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

The University Teacher’s job-specific salary component is based on the job demands levels 4-5 according to the salary system concerning teaching and research staff at universities. The annual salary range will be approximately 38.800 – 55.700 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

How to apply?

The application must include the following documents in English (publications need not to be translated) and the name of the applicant must be mentioned in the file name:
1. Motivation letter (1 page)
2. A CV of the applicant, composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible, the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK);
3. A brief (2-3 pages) description of the applicant’s pedagogical training and teaching merits i.e. teaching portfolio;
4. A numbered list of all scientific and other publications with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate his or her eligibility and merits for the post, according to the instructions of the Academy of Finland;
5. A brief (2-3 pages) written account of the applicant’s experience and merits with respect to internationalization of teacher education and global capacity building

Please submit your application at the latest on 30 April 2021 using the online application form. We are in contact with applicants via e-mail as the application process progresses.

For further information please contact Dean of the faculty Anna-Maija Poikkeus, poikkeus@jyu.fi +358408053363;  Chief of Administration Paula Hassinen, paula.k.hassinen@jyu.fi +358504273068

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

The Faculty of Education and Psychology seeks to further learning and wellbeing in building a sustainable future society. The strengths of research in the faculty center on learning, teaching and interaction with specific foci on Education, teaching and interventions; Psychological and neurocognitive basis of learning; Interactive and technology-enhanced learning environments; Childhood, family, interaction and wellbeing; and Wellbeing, learning and interaction at work. Internationally recognized areas of excellence and prominence include longitudinal research across the life span, experimental and intervention research, sophisticated methodological expertise, brain research, assessment of process-oriented learning, research on technology enhanced environments, and multidisciplinary approaches