Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) in Marketing

Turku School of Economics, Unit of Pori invites applications for contract-based Assistant/Associate Professor position Employment starts on 1.8.2025 or as agreed.

The regional interaction and multidisciplinary knowledge is highlighted in the Pori Unit. The Pori unit of Turku School of Economics is part of the University of Turku and network of universities is Satakunta region. There are about 50 full-time employees, 500 degree students and 30 doctoral researchers in the Pori Unit.

Job description

The positions are mainly meant for researchers who are pass the postdoc phase. When selecting a person for the Assistant Professor phase, especially academic potential and motivation for an academic career are taken into consideration. The tenure track Associate Professor phase is intended for a high-level researcher, whose qualifications indicate substantial scientific potential. The title and more detailed content of the position will be defined later according to the merits and the scientific career of the selected candidate.  

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor conducts and supervises scientific research, gives science-based education, follows developments in science, and participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in their field. The Assistant or Associate Professor will support the multidisciplinary education modules and related research of the Unit. Additionally the Assistant or Associate Professor will actively apply for external funding and manage projects. The Assistant or Associate Professor is expected to actively develop the Unit and to take care of university administration duties and other tasks appointed to them (e.g. management team work, duties of manager and head of subject).

Networking and the so-called third task of universities (societal interaction) is highlighted in Pori Unit and this requires abilities to interact with different actors and enhance societal effectiveness of research findings and results. The emphasis of the research of the Unit is on expert work, expert services and managing expert networks. When assessing the practical capabilities of the applicants, emphasis will be put on work experience in the area in question.

The selected applicant will be offered career mentoring during the tenure track period.

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Who we are looking for

A person selected for the post must possess a doctoral degree, high-level scientific proficiency, evidence of international cooperation in their field of study, the ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching, and to supervise dissertations. Experience in the management of scientific research is considered as a merit.When assessing an applicant’s merits, scientific publications and other research outcomes of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, ability to produce study materials, other teaching merits and a teaching demonstration as well as participation in doctoral education will be taken into account. In addition, the applicant’s active participation in the academic community, success in obtaining complementary funding for research as well as scholarly work abroad and international duties are taken into account.

A prerequisite for the post of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor is leadership experience commensurate with the post, or a willingness to participate in leadership training. Previous experience of superior position is considered a merit.

Successful performance of the duties assigned to the position requires good skills in Finnish language. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish they are required to acquire an adequate level of proficiency in Finnish within three years. The university will support the appointee in acquiring the necessary Finnish language skills.

The position also requires good skills in English language.

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

Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us! pages.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo. The logo is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. 

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. The salary will be specified and negotiated when preparing the employment contract.

The position has a trial period of six months.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 31.1.2025 at 16.00 (EEST GMT+2 / at 14:00 UTC).

More detailed information on filling the position and the appendices to the application can be found in the Appointment Specification.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: Head of Pori Unit Kirsi Liikamaa, Kirsi.liikamaa(a)utu.fi; tel. +358505200787.

With questions about the application process, please contact: Head of Administration Ms. Sanna Kuusjärvi, sanna.kuusjarvi(a)utu.fi.

Pori Unit

Research at the TSE Pori Unit combines basic scientific studies with applied project and action research. We solve problems that are relevant to organizations, fields of business and the whole society, using our theoretical and methodological capabilities to the full.

Turku School of Economics is known for impactful research, inspiring learning experiences, future-oriented thinking, and versatile collaboration with stakeholders. As a recognition of excellence in business education and research, TSE has been rewarded international AACSB-accreditation, read more.

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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