Tenure track position (Associate Professor/Professor) in Public security governance

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 The Unit of Administrative Studies (UoAS) at the faculty of management and business is the largest research unit in the field of administrative sciences in Finland. The unit works with public administrations and provide leading research on public activities, regional development, environmental politics, and the interface between public and private organizations. 

The mission of UoAS is to promote independent academic research, to provide research-based higher education in administrative science, and to educate students to serve their society and humanity at large. UoAS aims to advance its fields and to achieve high international standards and integrity in research.   

 We are looking for an Associate Professor or Professor in Administrative Science in the field of public security governance (tenure track level 2 – 3). Administrative Science covers management and leadership of public organizations and private organizations aiming at accomplishment of public policy goals, seeking to establish rules of operation and promote their development. The position is located in the degree programme of administrative studies. 

The appointee will work at the unit of administrative studies at the Faculty of Management and Business. The appointee will participate in teaching at the international degree programme of safety and security governance (Safer). Research insight on the functions, structures and operations of administration in government (e.g. European, central, regional and local), is a necessity for the prospective candidate. Selected person will be responsible for developing the programme and especially its track in the degree programme of Administrative studies.   

Job description  

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished academic who will  

• pursue and lead high-quality scientific research in the field of Administrative Science, especially public security governance
• develop the field of security governance within Administrative studies
• actively seek external research funding
• contribute to societal impact and international collaboration in the field
• give research-based teaching and contribute to planning and administrative tasks in the degree programme and doctoral programme in administrative studies especially in administrative science

 Requirements 

 The posts of Associate Professor and Professor require fluency in English.  

 Associate Professor 

• applicable doctoral degree
• track record of independent scholarly activity
• teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
• ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding
• track record of international scholarly activity

 Professor 

• applicable doctoral degree
• high-level scholarly expertise
• experience of leading scientific research activities
• ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction
• track record of winning external research funding
• track record of international scholarly activity

For both posts the following will be considered as additional advantages: 

• a track record of international peer-reviewed publications
• a track record of successfully finished projects
• a track record of international research collaboration and collaboration in multidisciplinary environment
• good command of different research methods
• pedagogical studies, merits and experience
• merits in supervision of BA, MA and PhD students in administrative sciences
• participation in administrative tasks
• national and international positions of trust
• societal impact
• proficiency in Finnish or motivation to become proficient in Finnish
• communication and collaboration skills required for successful performance
• suitability of applicant´s research to the strategy of Tampere University
• success in the job interview and in a demonstration lesson
• a vision for the development of research in the field

We offer 

Initial appointment as Associate Professor is for five years and, subject to successful performance you will become a tenured member of faculty at the end of the first five-year period. You will be supported throughout the five-year period to ease transition to a permanent faculty position. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. 

Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The minimum starting salary of an Associate Professor will range between approx. 4600 – 5200 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be agreed dependent upon experience and/or performance. 

 We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University .       

Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world, including, for example, sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Tampere and Finland, please visit:  

 How to apply 

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is June 2, 2022 at 23.59 EEST (GMT+3). 

Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents: 

• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
• List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines . Please indicate 5 most important publications for this position and a hyperlink to the publications or a PDF if the publication is not available online.
• Teaching portfolio (3-5 pages) according to Tampere University guidelines
• A vision paper (1-2 pages) that describes how the education, research and services in the field of security governance could be further developed as part of the development of studies in administrative science in the multidisciplinary environment of Tampere University
• Description of research activity (up to 5 pages) including a vision about the applicant’s future research

For more information, please contact: 

 Dean of the Faculty Matti Sommarberg, matti.sommarber(at)tuni.fi 

 Prof. Jan-Erik Johanson, jan-erik.johanson(at)tuni.fi 

 about the application process, HR Specialist Inkeri Koskela, inkeri.koskela(at)tuni.fi