The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking to recruit an Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in information system science starting January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible after that. According to the tenure track model at the University of Jyväskylä, the position of an Assistant Professor is filled for a fixed term of three to five years, and the position of an Associate Professor for a fixed term of five years. At the end of each fixed-term assignment, an evaluation is conducted to assess the employee’s qualifications for promotion to the next level (Associate Professor / Full Professor).

The University of Jyväskylä is a strong, societally impactful international and significant research and education university in the field of information systems. The information systems research at the University of Jyväskylä is highly esteemed and has excelled in international rankings. According to the AIS Research Rankings (Basket of 8 journals), the discipline was ranked 26th in Europe and 108th globally. In 2025, 94 Bachelor's degrees and 118 Master's degrees were granted by the information systems programs. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who wants to become an elite, world-class researcher in the field of information systems.   

In the University of Jyväskylä, the teaching and research in information systems focuses on digital transformation, use of IT and its impacts, human-IT relationship, information systems development, digital innovations and services, cybersecurity, as well as their management and governance. These areas intersect with other fields within the IT faculty, particularly software engineering, technology management, technical cybersecurity, IT resilience and cognitive science, and other fields of sciences at the university, such as business studies, psychology, communication science, and social science. Although the candidate’s research and teaching activities can target any aforementioned information systems areas, we are especially interested in candidates, whose activities fall into one or several of the following themes and approaches: 

Theme 1: Organizational level analysis of information systems 

1. Platforms, ecosystems and generativity  

2. Digital transformation and innovations in organizations  

3. Governance and societal consequences of digitalization 

Theme 2: Information systems development 

1. IS infrastructures, their planning and management 

2. IS design, development and use 

Theme 3: Data, its governance and value 

1. Data sharing, design, reuse, governance or data work 

2. Data infrastructures 

3. The value of data, data network effects and data commercialization 

Theme 4: AI, algorithms and new ways of working 

1. Agentic information systems, AI and new ways of working and organizing 

2. Human-AI collaboration, human-AI relationships and delegation 

3. Algorithmic management and control 

The career stage of the recruited candidate will determine the level of responsibility and the requirements of other tasks. 

The duties 

The position of Assistant/Associate Professor includes research and teaching activities and the training of doctoral students. The Assistant/Associate Professor will supervise undergraduate and graduate students, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. Continuous development of teaching and participation in other development and administrative tasks are also part of the Assistant/Associate Professor's job description.  

The recruited Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to take responsibility for research projects in their field and secure funding for their research group. The candidate is expected to support the strategy of the Faculty of Information Technology with high-quality scientific research and publication activities in collaboration with the faculty staff and stakeholders. 

The Assistant/Associate Professor is required to have a relevant doctoral degree, excellent track record of international-level scientific research and publication activities, international networks, adequate teaching experiences, and particularly at the Associate Professor level, track record on securing external research funding and on supervising theses. These experiences will be assessed in relation to the level of the tenure track career model the candidate has applied. Please refer to our website for more details on the general requirements for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor. 

Applicants must specify in their application whether they are applying for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor and which theme(s) and approach(es) they see themselves best contributing. 

The duties and qualification requirements of an Assistant/Associate Professor are stipulated in the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Candidates are expected to have an excellent record of conducting and publishing scientific research, establishing international networks, acquiring external funding, and teaching. Please see the general requirements for appointing an assistant professor or associate professor (tenure track). The qualification requirements should be met before this call for applicants ends. At the beginning of the employment there is a trial period of six months.

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.

After signing the employment contract, a personal career plan is prepared for you. The career plan specifies the objectives, intermediate milestones and evaluation criteria of the tenure track period. Your personal career plan helps you clarify your goals, and you will receive regular feedback on your work in the initial and follow-up discussions. You have the opportunity to apply for the Rector’s start-up funding to support the initiation of your research. Application will be assessed and funding is granted on a discretionary basis, see more details on page. We will also support your progress through mentoring, training and other support activities. Progression along the career path is based on an overall assessment of a person’s development. If you are relocating from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskylä and Finland.

Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The starting gross salary will be between 4500—5100 EUR/month at the assistant level and between 5200–5800 EUR/month at the associate level depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees.

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?

To apply, your ORCID profile (https://orcid.org) must be up to date and your publications must be visible to the public (Set visibility: Everyone).

The application documents that should be included in English and in PDF format:

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 free-form motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the requirements of this position.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. Evidence of societal interaction (max 2 pages).

We look forward to receiving your application in our recruitment system by 15 September 2026.

For further information, please contact the Head of the Information Systems Science Division, Professor Samuli Pekkola (samuli.j.pekkola@jyu.fi, +358405860791). For information regarding recruitment process, 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.