The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently seeking to recruit 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE TRACK) IN ECONOMIC HISTORY 

The employment relationship will start on January 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position of the assistant professor is for a fixed term of three to five years (according to the tenure track model). At the end of the fixed-term assignment, there will be an evaluation procedure to assess the employee's qualifications for promotion to the next level (associate professor). 

Qualifications we are looking for 

The responsibilities of the assistant professor include developing and leading the research of economic history. In addition, the assistant professor teaches economic history especially at master’s and doctor’s levels. We are looking for candidates that have shown internationally strong research potential in the fields of the department of history and ethnology and that supports the scientific profile of the University of Jyväskylä. We value especially merits in the research fields of economic history, including long-run economic growth and wellbeing, together with industry and business history. 

The teaching responsibilities of the assistant professor include lectures and other courses of economic history ranging from basic courses to postgraduate ones. The tasks include advising students and supervising theses at bachelor, master, and postgraduate levels. The assistant professor is expected to be able to teach and supervise in Finnish by the end of the tenure period. 

Additionally, the assistant professor is involved in societal interaction as an expert. The assistantprofessor participates in managerial research and administrative tasks, continuous development of education, acquisition of research funding, and demanding specialist tasks.  

Please see the general requirements for appointing an assistant professor or associate professor (tenure track). The qualification requirements should be met before the closing time of this call.  

The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland. 

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?  

The university and the department will support the formation of a research team and the implementation of the research plan both financially and by addressing the technical support needed for the new group. We support your success in the tenure track path, please read about the Tenure track at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.  

Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. There is a trial period of six months at the start of employment.  

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes, for example, sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. Please read more about working at the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland. 

A competent and prosperous scientific community 

At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a respected member of the university community. You get the opportunity to learn from your colleagues and meet high-level researchers from the full spectrum of science and humanities. Here the barriers between disciplines are low, and we encourage our employees to cross them in their daily work. We offer you a meaningful career where you can make a real impact in your field and society.  

You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community where the wellbeing of everyone is important. We provide a good setting for a mobile and healthy lifestyle on and around campus. Jyväskylä region offers an excellent balance between ambitious work and a chance to relax after work, with beautiful nature and various sport and cultural activities within close distance from home and work.    

Take a closer look at our workplace by watching the Faculty video on youtube.  

How to apply 

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 thethird-largestemployer in Central Finland.