The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking Senior Lecturers in the fields of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for the International Bachelor’s Programme in Immersive Software Engineering & AI to begin on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. These positions are valid until further notice. 

In the Immersive Software Engineering & AI program, the Senior Lecturer serves as a curriculum designer, coach, and active mentor. The program’s operating model relies on mutual commitment of the students and the teaching staff. Students are expected to attend daily, work actively, and be the owners of their learning. Similarly, teachers support students on a daily basis and guide their learning. The Senior Lecturer is responsible for ensuring that teaching, student work, and related guidance form a goal-oriented and consistently progressing learning process, as well as for the planning and coordination of this process. 

The program’s pedagogical approach—which combines the challenge with strong and timely support—is known to strengthen students’ motivation and to promote good learning outcomes. While the students take responsibility for their own learning, they receive daily guidance and support from the staff. A university lecturer teaches, designs goal-oriented and appropriately challenging exercises, and guides the work of the instructors involved in providing daily support to students. 

Who should apply

Senior Lecturers are required to hold a relevant doctoral degree, possess strong expertise in information technology, demonstrate a track record of scientific research through publications, have a good pedagogical eye, be capable of providing high-quality, research-based instruction, and supervise theses. 

In addition, professional IT skills and familiarity with the technologies and teaching methods relevant to the position are required. We value experience in research, development, and innovation in the technology sector; working in multidisciplinary teams; guiding project-based and team-based learning; and collaboratively developing teaching and assessment methods. The position requires a continuous commitment to developing one’s own expertise as information technology and artificial intelligence evolve. 

When evaluating qualifications, we will consider scientific work, teaching experience, pedagogical training, developed learning materials, and evidence of guiding active and collaborative learning. In addition, evidence of expertise in assessment development, English-language and multicultural teaching, collaboration with the working world, and responsibilities related to the organization of teaching will be considered. 

The applicant’s teaching and guidance skills will also be assessed through a teaching demonstration. Particular attention is paid to the applicant’s ability to set an appropriate level of challenge and expectations, engage students, guide their problem-solving, and support learning in an interactive setting. 

The work requires strong pedagogical judgment and a deep mastery of the subject being taught. A senior lecturer must be able to assess what kinds of goals and assignments appropriately challenge students, as well as when to give students space for independent problem-solving. At the same time, they must recognize situations in which learning requires more active guidance, feedback, additional practice, or adjustments to assignments. The goal of guidance is to strengthen students’ sense of responsibility, competence, and professional independence. 

The duties and qualification requirements of Senior Lecturers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Proficiency in Finnish or English is required. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

What we offer

Come to Jyväskylä, Finland, and join our vibrant and inspiring community!

At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a valued member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finland, named the world’s happiest country for consecutive years since 2018, offers a high standard of living with free education (also in English), affordable childcare, generous family benefits, and comprehensive healthcare. Work–life balance is highly valued in Finland, and employees enjoy four to six weeks of annual holiday. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland, just three hours by train from the capital Helsinki. Part of the Finnish Lakeland, the city offers easy access to nature and a range of outdoor, sports and exercise activities. As a major centre of education with a large student population, it also features a vibrant cultural scene. For more information about the University of Jyväskylä, the city of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The salary for a Senior Lecturer is determined based on the task-specific demand level 6 for teaching and research staff. The salary range will be approximately 4500-5000 €/month (gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. If you are relocating from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskylä and Finland.

We offer good working conditions for researchers and promote the principles of HR Excellence in Research, HRS4R. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is based on the values of the European Charter for Researchers & The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). JYU is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland. JYU has signed the DORA Declaration. By signing the agreement, JYU is committed to complying with the CoARA principles.

How to apply?

Please include the following documents in English in PDF format with your application:

1. 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.

2. A short and informal motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to this position.

3. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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. Please make sure that your ORCID profile (https://orcid.org) is up to date and that your publications are set to public (Set visibility: Everyone).

6. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application in our recruitment system by 30 September 2026.

For further information on the job resposibilities, please contact Professor Lauri Kettunen (lauri.y.o.kettunen@jyu.fi, +358405034550). For more information about the application process and the terms of employment, please contact HR Partner Elina Korhonen (elina.a.korhonen@jyu.fi, +358406605137).

Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants to apply for this position.

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.