Senior Lecturer in Health promotion
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Health promotion starting 2nd January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is in effect until further notice.
The duties of a Senior Lecturer in Health promotion focus on teaching in the Bachelor´s program in health sciences and the Master's program in health promotion. Duties focus especially on health promotion planning, project and evaluation processes, as well as supervision of theses.
The Senior Lecturer also participates in joint teaching of sport and health sciences students in the faculty. In addition, the duties include research work, focusing on one of the research priorities of the Health Promotion Research Center, which include Children's and young people's health and health literacy, Environment-based health promotion, and The interaction between lifestyle and genetics in promoting health and well-being.
Cooperation across fields of study and disciplines, research-based teaching experiments, and teaching skills based on a strategy of continuous learning are considered an important part of the work. For this reason, cooperation with other fields of study in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences will be intensified and teaching will be integrated more closely between fields of study. The Senior Lecturer will strengthen teaching and research in the field in cooperation with Health Promotion and related fields of study in the faculty.
Who we are looking for
The applicant is required to have a relevant doctoral degree, evidence of independent research work in the field of health promotion, the ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research in the field, and experience in teaching health promotion at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels at the university, as well as experience in supervising theses. In this position, the primary language of instruction is Finnish, but English is also used. We consider teaching qualifications or ongoing teacher training, fluent English language skills and the ability to teach in English, as well as familiarity with practical health promotion work, to be an advantage for the applicant.
The duties and qualification requirements of Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
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 Senior Lecturer is determined based on the task-specific demand level 6–7 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff. The salary range will be approximately 4200-5600 €/month (gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
How to apply?
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The application documents that should be included in English and 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 free-form motivation/cover letter (max 1 page), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position
- 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.
- 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).
Applications should be submitted via the University of Jyväskylä online application form by 16.11.2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.
For further information, please contact Professor Sami Kokko: sami.p.kokko@jyu.fi, tel. +358408053561.
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.
Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty as well as reviews by external experts. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
At the University of Jyväskylä, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,600 experts and 14,700 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing 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.
Education and research in sport sciences in Finland are concentrated at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä. There are two main lines of study at the Faculty: Sport Sciences and Health Sciences. Links between physical activity and health as well as promotion of exercise and health are viewed from a multidisciplinary perspective with the improvement of health, functional ability, and wellbeing across the human lifespan as the key aim.
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