University Teacher or University Lecturer in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

A successful candidate must have experience and expertise in the field specified for the position. Experience in robotic, heterogeneous computing and/or machine learning is an asset for the candidate. We appreciate experience in producing educational content in a variety of forms (video lectures, tutorials, online assignments) and leveraging technology and automation for teaching. We expect a student-centred approach and a strong passion for teaching and good teaching skills.  To be successful, an applicant must be fluent in English (both oral and written) and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: rules-of-procedure.pdf

A person selected for the post of University Teacher is required to have an applicable higher university degree and good teaching skills. When assessing the merits of the applicants, extensive competence in the field in question, teacher training, the ability to produce study materials and the ability to provide multifaceted teaching as well as a teaching demonstration will be taken into account. 

A person selected for the post of University Lecturer is required to have an appropriate doctoral degree, and the ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research and to supervise theses are required of persons selected for the post of university lecturer. When assessing the merits of the applicants, scholarly work, practical expertise in the field in question if necessary, teaching experience and teacher training, ability to produce study materials, other teaching merits, and a teaching demonstration will be taken into account. 

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

The Department of Computing educates professionals for the modern digitalised society. Central themes of teaching and research include Digitalisation, Machine Learning, Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, Cybersecurity and Health Technology. 

The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.

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.

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