The Department of Psychology is currently seeking to recruit staff to the position of

SENIOR LECTURER, developmental psychology

From October 1st 2021 until further notice

Qualifications we are looking for

The position is situated at the Department of Psychology and it is closely linked to the University’s core field of Learning, teaching and interaction as well as the University strategy that aims at creating competence and wellbeing for the individual. The senior lecturer is expected to strengthen the research profile of the Department of Psychology in the field of developmental psychology, especially psychological development and wellbeing of children and/or adolescents in family and school environments. Experience in preventive interventions in above mentioned environments is considered an asset. In addition, the lecturer is expected to conduct high quality research according to international standards and to contribute to research and teaching collaboration within the faculty of Education and Psychology and between the University’s different faculties.

The position is teaching based and the Senior Lecturer must contribute in teaching of work and organization psychology.  Senior lecturer supervises Bachelor’s and Master’s Theses and doctoral students and is expected to acquire supplementary funding for doctoral students and post-doc researchers.

The duties and qualification requirements for the position are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. In this position, the main language of instruction is Finnish. Excellent Finnish and good English skills are thus required. The ability to teach in English is regarded 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 engineering 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 annual salary range will be approximately 43.000 – 64.000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Six months trial period is applied to the filling of the position.

How to apply

Please attach following documents to the online application in English as PDF files:
1) Curriculum vitae (CV) which is to be written in accordance with good scientific practice and the following CV template: http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae
2) A short motivation letter (free-form)
3) A list of publications
4) A brief written account of pedagogical training and teaching merits (teaching portfolio)
5) A brief (2-3 pages) written account of the applicant’s scientific research and merits in scientific activities
6) Maximum of five (5) main publications, numbered in accordance with the list of publications (as one PDF file)

For further information, please contact Head of Department, Professor Juha Holma, juha.m.holma@jyu.fi 

Please submit your application at the latest on August 1^st 2021 using the online application form.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2600 experts and 14000 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.

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