1-3 University Teachers or Senior Lecturers in Software Engineering and Computer Science
The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking to recruit 1-3 University Teachers or Senior Lecturers in the fields of Software Engineering and Computer Science, starting from February 1, 2026, or as agreed. The positions are related to teaching programming, particularly introductory programming courses and modern web applications. In addition to programming instruction, we value expertise in usability and user experience, and the ability to integrate these aspects into programming education. The positions are in effect until further notice.
The Faculty of Information Technology is one of the largest academic IT educators in Finland, strong in scientific research and highly recognised in the academic rankings of the world's universities. The faculty's activities focus on software engineering systems. In order to strengthen education in software engineering and computer science, we are looking for University Teachers or Senior Lecturers in the area of programming education.
The duties of a University Teacher include teaching, developing students' academic study skills, producing teaching and online materials for software engineering education, and other duties as agreed with the supervisor.
The Senior Lecturer also supervises theses, develops teaching and courses on a research basis, takes responsibility for curricula where necessary, conducts scientific research as part of faculty research groups, and other tasks as agreed with the supervisor.
You can find out more about the degree programmes of the Faculty of Information Technology here.
Who we are looking for
University Teachers are required to have a suitable higher university degree and teaching skills required in the position, assessed on the basis of their teaching and supervising experience, pedagogical training, teaching materials produced, other teaching achievements and, where needed, teaching ability demonstrated by trial lecture. In addition, professional competence in information technology and familiarity with the technologies and teaching relevant to the job description are required. A willingness to continually develop your skills in line with developments in information technology, good collaboration skills and a proven track record in teaching development are valued.
Senior Lecturers are required to have a suitable doctoral degree, professional skills in information technology, a proven track record of scientific research through publications, the ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching and to supervise theses. In addition, we value the ability to continuously expand knowledge as information technology develops, good cooperation skills and a proven track record in developing teaching and participating in the organisation of teaching. Merit will be assessed on the basis of scholarly work, teaching experience and pedagogical training, teaching materials produced, other merit in the field of education, and, where needed, teaching ability demonstrated by trial lecture and other merit appropriate to the duties involved.
The duties and qualification requirements of University Teacher and Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. A good proficiency in Finnish or English is required. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
Faculty of Information Technology
At the University of Jyväskylä, everyone can find their place in the human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,000 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and well-being for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third-largest employer in Central Finland.
You can get to know the beautiful campus areas of the University of Jyväskylä by watching this video: Kampuselämää Jyväskylän yliopistossa - University campus life at JYU - YouTube.
Faculty of Information Technology – Building the Digital Future Together
Welcome to Finland’s largest and first Faculty of Information Technology – a place where technology meets humanity and ideas turn into innovation. Here, we build the digital future through research, education, and close collaboration.
Our faculty uniquely integrates perspectives from technology, information, business, and human behavior. Our multidisciplinary approach is at the heart of everything we do – from teaching to research. Long-term research and strong partnerships with companies and societal actors ensure that our impact reaches far beyond the campus.
Our research focuses on four key areas: computational science, software engineering, information systems science, and educational technology and cognitive science. Our educational offering includes traditional programs in natural sciences and business, and in recent years, we’ve expanded with new, career-oriented programs in engineering.
We are located on the beautiful Mattilanniemi campus by Lake Jyväsjärvi – surrounded by nature, yet close to the vibrant city center. This is where future experts and world-changing solutions are born.
Learn more about us on our website – especially our research activities and curricula. Join us in building the digital tomorrow!
Information for the applicant
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Benefits
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish lakeland and has excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center and the city has a large student population. As such there is a vibrant cultural scene in the city. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.
The salary for a University Teacher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 5 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff and for a Senior Lecturer level 6-7. Additionally individual salary component will be paid depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
How to apply?
When applying for either post, applications must include (in English in pdf format):
- A Curriculum vitae, composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
- A short and informal motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position.
- A teaching portfolio prepared according to the guidelines, i.e., a written description of pedagogical training and teaching merits (Instructions on the JYU Work with us website.
When applying for the position of Senior Lecturer application must also include:
- A numbered list of all scientific publications and other publications showing the applicant's ability and merits for the position using the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland.
- A maximum of five publications, which must be numbered according to the list of publications (as one PDF file) or a PDF file with public links to the 5 chosen publications.
- Research plan: a short written description (max 4 pages) of the applicant's research merits, leadership in research, and experience in obtaining research funding, as well as a research plan related to the position and a vision of how the applicant's current and future work will support the research and international collaboration at the University of Jyväskylä.
Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by November 16, 2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.
For further information, please contact Professor Tommi Mikkonen (tommi.j.mikkonen@jyu.fi, +358503117999), Professor Petri Ihantola (petri.j.ihantola@jyu.fi, +358415368231) or Professor Tuomo Rossi (tuomo.j.rossi@jyu.fi, +358504285298). Further information on the application process and terms and conditions of employment HR Partner Elina Korhonen (elina.a.korhonen@jyu.fi, +358406605137).
In recruitment, we follow the Code of Conduct and Recommendations for the Recruitment of Researchers as defined in the European Charter for Researchers European Charter for Researchers. The University of Jyväskylä 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. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process.
A personal security clearance may be conducted on the selected candidate with their consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More information about the security clearance process and the rights of the subject can be found here.
