The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

The Faculty of Education is a respected community engaged in research and education and a strong influencer in the education and training sector. The Faculty consists of the Department of Education in Turku, the Department of Teacher Education in Turku and in Rauma, and teacher training schools in both locations. Read more about us https://www.utu.fi/en/university/faculty-of-education.


Applications are hereby invited for the post of

Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Early Childhood Education

The post is positioned at the Faculty of Education, Department of Teacher Education in Rauma and may include duties in Turku. The post will be filled directly as a Professor for indefinite period or through a tenure track system first as fixed-term employment periods as Assistant or Associate Professor. 

For more detailed information on the application procedure, please see the Appointment Specification.

Applications must be submitted by Monday 26, June 2023 (23:59 o'clock) through the online application system. The link to the online application system is in the beginning of this Call for Application (”Apply for the job”). You can find the call for applications on the University web-page under Open Vacancies.

Further information concerning the appointment procedure can be obtained from the Head of Administration Ulla Kiviaho, +358 50 339 8126, ulla.kiviaho@utu.fi.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

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