Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management of Innovation
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) is seeking to recruit Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management of Innovation, starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is in effect until further notice.
The position offers a unique platform to conduct pioneering research in innovation management while contributing to the school's vibrant academic community and its strong connections to Finnish business and society.
In announcing this position, we look for research examining how innovation processes are and become parts of strategic management and global strategy. Your research must focus on managing, organizing, and developing innovation that enables business value creation, competitiveness, and societal progress. We especially look for candidates studying strategic management and evolution of innovation processes embedded in wider institutional environments – geopolitical dynamics and regulative dynamics – and global technological transformations.
The discipline of Strategy and Entrepreneurship works with a variety of research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and historical approaches. The group provides a supportive environment for methodological development and offers opportunities for collaboration with researchers across different disciplines. The group regularly publishes at the highest international level, including the Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, Administrative Science Quarterly, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of International Business Studies, Organization Science, and other leading outlets in strategy, international business, and entrepreneurship.
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong research profile within strategic management of innovation and its intersection with strategy and international business, and to actively contribute to the discipline's research activities. Over the coming years, you should aim to strengthen your publication record, establish collaborations with international academia and Finnish business community, and secure external funding to support and expand your research activities.
Building on your academic and didactic competencies, you are expected to contribute to the development and strengthening of our course portfolio in innovation management, strategy, and/or international business. You must be experienced in and/or enthusiastic about teaching and interacting with students at different levels. You are expected to be able to teach courses in innovation management, strategy, and related areas at bachelor's and master's levels. The University of Jyväskylä operates primarily in Finnish, though our Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship, IBE, and Bachelor's degree programme Business Innovation and Sustainability, BIS, use English as the teaching language.
We are looking for candidates who can document research at the highest international level in the intersection of strategic management and innovation management, with clear potential for further development and contribution to teaching excellence.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Ability to conduct independent research with clear potential to build or maintain an international profile
- Experience with high-level international academic publishing
- Experience or strong potential in teaching at bachelor's and master's levels
- Ability and willingness to supervise theses and mentor students
- Experience with or aptitude for collaboration and writing funding applications
- Commitment to engaging with both academic and practitioner communities
Relevant research areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Management and design of innovation processes
- Global technology transformations and national competitiveness
- Co-evolution of firm-level technological competencies and institutional dynamics
- Techno-strategy and global competition
- Emergence and evolution of technology regimes
- Innovation leadership and evolution of organizational capabilities
- Knowledge management and organizational learning
You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
- Teaching experience and quality
- Research experience and publication record
- Research vision and publication pipeline
- International impact and collaboration experience
- Societal impact and engagement with practice
- Innovation in teaching and research methods
- Collaboration skills and potential for interdisciplinary work
- Communication skills in academic and professional contexts
The duties and qualification requirements of a Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The primary language of instruction is English, and you are expected to be fluent in Finnish and English, or to demonstrate commitment to developing proficiency in Finnish if not currently fluent. The position is located in Jyväskylä, where contact teaching takes place. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
Benefits
We offer an international research environment with a collegial, team-oriented atmosphere in a highly regarded Finnish university. We have good opportunities for collaboration, supervision, and co-supervision of graduate students, and attractive teaching conditions.
Finland offers abundant funding opportunities for leading-edge research from organizations such as the Academy of Finland, Business Finland, and numerous private foundations. To support obtaining funding, the university and school provide specialized support and guidance depending on your needs and career stage.
The position is full-time and based at the University of Jyväskylä campus. Jyväskylä is known for its high quality of life, beautiful natural surroundings, vibrant cultural scene, and excellent conditions for both work and leisure.
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 4200-5500 €/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.
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 a researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
- 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 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).
Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by February 15th, 2026. Applications sent via email are not considered.
For further information, please contact Professor Juha-Antti Lamberg, Head of the discipline, juha-antti.lamberg@jyu.fi.
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.
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
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.
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) conducts high-quality research and offers quality degree education and executive education in business and economics. JSBE mission supports Competitive, Digital, and Sustainable Transformation in Business and Economy. We offer our expertise widely to business, economy and society and contribute our knowledge to promote university-based entrepreneurship and innovation activities.
JSBE is accredited by AACSB and BGA. JSBE’s Avance Executive Education has AMBA accreditation. JSBE’s research is ranked among top 401-500 in Shanghai’s Academic Ranking of World Universities and 250-300 in Times Higher Education ranking.
JSBE is an active, international, and cooperative faculty in the dynamic and international University of Jyväskylä. The number of JSBE faculty is around 120, including about 25 professors. 1.500 students study at JSBE. Each year, around 200 students graduate as Masters of Science, and about 10 doctoral dissertations are publicly defended at JSBE.
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