University Teacher, Intercultural Communication
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Language and Communication Studies is currently recruiting a University Teacher in Intercultural Communication for a permanent position, starting 2nd of January 2026.
Tasks and qualifications
The University Teacher’s position is allocated to the discipline of Intercultural Communication in the Department of Language and Communication Studies. The department provides high quality, research-based academic education in language and communication studies.
The University Teacher will be a part of a team responsible for research and education in the field of Intercultural Communication. The teaching takes place in the international MA degree programme Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication and the study module in Intercultural Communication. The contents of the teaching modules deal for example with themes related to critical approaches to diversity in organizational communication, dynamics of migration, technology-mediated communication across contexts, issues related to intergroup communication, discourses of power, and both qualitative and quantitative methodology.
University Teachers are required to have a relevant master’s degree. The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a University Teacher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Excellent proficiency in English is required in this position.
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, (v) other skills and achievements relevant to the task of the University Teacher, and (vi) collaboration possibilities in teaching within the broader structure of the department. Research (vii) 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).
What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a valued member of our academic community with a unique opportunity to influence the research-based education of students. You become part of our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. We offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, please see the University's International Staff Guide.
The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland and Dora Declaration.
The University Teacher’s salary is situated on the job demands level 5 according to the salary system concerning teaching and research staff at universities. The salary is 3 500 – 4 200 € / month depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
How to apply?
The following documents must be included in English as PDF-files on the online application form:
- CV that should be composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible, the template for researcher’s curriculum vitae of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK),
- Motivation letter that includes a short description of how the applicant’s research fits within the core research areas of the department,
- Teaching portfolio, i.e. short (2-3 pages) explanation of the applicant’s pedagogical training and teaching merits (see: https://www.jyu.fi/en/file/university-of-jyvaskylas-instructions-for-the-teaching-portfoliopdf).
- A numbered list of all scientific and other publications according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland;
- Degree certificate (highest degree, a PDF copy / picture).
For more information, please contact Professor Marko Siitonen, e-mail: marko.siitonen@jyu.fi , phone: +358 40 576 7861.
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, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Department of Language and Communication Studies
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a strong contributor to human sciences. It has a central role in understanding and developing human activities and the structures of society. The faculty is a unique, strongly profiled unit that conducts internationally significant research with societal impact. Research and education at the faculty focus on culture, arts, traditions, languages and communication, social sciences and philosophy.
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 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.
Information for the applicant
The application form cannot be saved as a draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.
You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.
