Senior Lecturer in Russian Language and Culture
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Language and Communication Studies is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Russian Language and Culture for a fixed-term position, between January 2nd, 2026, and December 31st, 2029. The reason for the fixed-term position is a substitution.
The position is allocated to the discipline of Russian Language and Culture in the Department of Language and Communication Studies. The department provides high quality, research-based academic education in language and communication studies. Research in the department and the discipline investigates the significance of participation in multilingual, multicultural and technologized world through five core areas: 1. Multiliteracies and knowledge construction, 2. Learning and interaction, 3. Discourses, identities and mobilities, 4. Media landscapes, uses and practices, and 5. Working life interaction (for more details, see https://www.jyu.fi/en/humsoc/kivi/research-at-kivi).
The Senior Lecturer is expected to be able to teach basic, intermediate, and advanced level courses in the discipline. The Senior Lecturer is also expected to conduct high-level teaching and scientific research in one of the department’s five research areas or at their crossroads to support the teaching and research profile of the department. Expertise in teaching and research in the core areas of Discourses, identities and mobilities, and Media landscapes, uses and practices are emphasized in the position. The language of instruction is Russian. The duties of the Senior Lecturer also include supervision of theses, administrative tasks, as well as planning new research projects.
Who we are looking for
Senior Lecturers are required to have a relevant doctoral degree. The duties and qualification requirements of Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Excellent proficiency in Russian is required in this position. Working proficiency in Finnish and/or English will be considered an advantage. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
In addition, the following skills and achievements are regarded as merits: (i) experience in teaching, (ii) pedagogical training, (iii) development of teaching materials, (iv) other merits in teaching, and (v) other skills and achievements relevant to the task of the Senior Lecturer. Research (vi) in one of the core research areas of the department or at their crossroads is also considered a merit (see https://www.jyu.fi/en/humsoc/kivi/research-at-kivi).
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 this Senior Lecturer's position is determined based on the task-specific demand level 6 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff. The salary range will be approximately 4200-4900 €/month (gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
How to apply?
Please make sure that your ORCID-profile (https://orcid.org) works: your publications are listed and public (Set visibility: Everyone). You cannot apply to this job without an ORCID profile.
Following documents must be included in English as PDF-files on the online application form:
- 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.
- Short and free-form motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), that includes a short description of how the applicant’s research fits within the core research areas of the department.
- 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.
- Maximum of five publications, which must be numbered according to the list of publications (a PDF file with public links to the 5 chosen publications or the publications as one PDF file).
- Research plan, a short written description 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.
- 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).
- Degree certificate (highest degree, a PDF copy/picture).
Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by October 19th, 2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.
For further information, please contact Senior Lecturer Vera Zvereva, e-mail: vera.v.zvereva@jyu.fi, phone: +358 40 805 4548, or Head of the Department, Professor Marko Siitonen, e-mail: marko.siitonen@jyu.fi, phone: +358 40 576 7861.
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.
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.
Department of Language and Communication Studies
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - a pioneer in research and education. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is a multidisciplinary scientific and learning community, with a unique combination of humanities and social science research, education and expertise. Our research is internationally renowned and socially influential, focusing on areas such as culture, languages, communication, social sciences and philosophy. The humanities play a significant role predicting global developmental trends and social changes as well as in meeting societal challenges and managing large masses of information.
Our strength is our strong sense of community and an open and diverse academic atmosphere. Come build your career in a faculty that values you as a professional and offers opportunities for growth and international collaboration! More information about the faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (jyu.fi/en)
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
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