University Teacher, English

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Language and Communication Studies is currently recruiting a University Teacher in English for a fix-termed position, between January 2nd and December 31st, 2025.

Tasks and qualifications

The position is allocated to the discipline of English in the Department of Language and Communication Studies. The department provides high quality, research-based academic education in language and communication studies. The University Teacher will be responsible for teaching basic and intermediate level courses, mainly academic writing and communication skills courses. Depending on the selected persons’ skills and expertise, they can also teach intermediate courses in the specialization areas of the three degree programs in languages, i.e. Language Teachers, Language Aware and Multilingual Language and Class teachers, and Multidisciplinary Language Experts. Demonstrated results and experience in conducting research and teaching are considered an asset.

University Teachers are required to have a relevant master’s degree. The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a University Teacher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Excellent proficiency in English is required in this position.

In addition, the following skills and achievements are regarded as merits: (i) experience in teaching, (ii) pedagogical training, (iii) development of teaching materials, (iv) other merits in teaching, and (v) other skills and achievements relevant to the task of the University Teacher. Research (vi) in one of the core research areas of the department or at their crossroads is also considered a merit (see https://www.jyu.fi/en/humsoc/kivi/research-at-kivi).

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 multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. We offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, please see the University's International Staff Guide.

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 and Dora Declaration. 

The University Teacher’s salary is situated on the job demands level 5 according to the salary system concerning teaching and research staff at universities. The salary is 3 400 – 4 100 € / month depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

A trial period of five months will be used at the beginning of the employment.

How to apply?

Following documents must be included in English as PDF-files on the online application form:

1. CV that should be 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);
2. Motivation letter that includes a short description of how the applicant’s research fits within the core research areas of the department;
3. Teaching portfolio, i.e. short (2-3 pages) explanation of the applicant’s pedagogical training and teaching merits (see: https://www.jyu.fi/en/file/university-of-jyvaskylas-instructions-for-the-teaching-portfoliopdf);
4. A numbered list of all scientific and other publications according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland;
5. Degree certificate (highest degree, a PDF copy / picture).

For more information, please contact University Lecturer Leila Kääntä, e-mail: leila.a.kaanta@jyu.fi, phone: +358 40 805 3196, or Head of the Department, Professor Marko Siitonen, e-mail: marko.siitonen@jyu.fi, phone: +358 40 576 7861.