17 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Tampere University- Research Field
Economics » International economics
Economics » Management studies
Political sciences » Other
Economics » Political economy- Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)- Country
Finland- Application Deadline
11 Mar 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
We are inviting applications for a tenure track position (Professor (Full) or Associate Professor) in Regional Studies. The position is in the Administrative Studies Unit and serves the needs of the Faculty of Management and Business more broadly.
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished academic to
- conduct, organise and supervise high-quality scientific research
- give research-based teaching
- engage in societal interaction and international academic collaboration
- commit to developing the discipline
The Professor or Associate professor is responsible for developing the theories and methodologies of regional studies in teaching and research. The applicant’s research interests should cover specific fields of regional studies combining the study of political phenomena with the study of national and international conflicts and their management. Proven merits in obtaining international competitive research funding and developing and renewing theories and methodologies of regional studies on high international level are required. The task requires good communication skills in English and Finnish (or a strong motivation to learn Finnish as the teaching program is mainly in Finnish).
Requirements
Professor, we require:
- 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
- track record of supervising doctoral dissertations and doctoral education
- strong experience in teaching and good teaching skills
- track record of societal impact
Associate Professor, we require:
- 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
- track record of continuous, increasing and high-level research activities
The top candidates will be interviewed. If necessary, aptitude assessment may also be used. In addition, the candidates may be required to demonstrate their teaching skills. The shortlisted candidates will be evaluated by external experts.
We offer
The professor (full) position is permanent, and the position of associate professor is initially for five years 1.8.2024–31.7.2029. If successful, the tenure track professor will tenure at the end of the first five-year period. The principles of the tenure evaluation are laid out in the tenure track career system at Tampere University . Support will be provided throughout the five-year period to ease the transition to a permanent faculty position. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
Salary is based on the job-related salary element (the requirement of duties) and the employees’ personal performance. The starting salary of a professor will range between 6200–6700 EUR/month, and of an associate professor between 5200–5700 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be possible depending on the candidate’s experience and performance. Salary is measured in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System.
Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground .
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:
- https://visittampere.fi/en/
- https://www.visitfinland.com/
- https://www.infofinland.fi/en/frontpage
How to apply
Please, submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 11.3.2024 (at 23.59 EEST, UTC+2)
Write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF-format. Application should include the following annexes:
For more information, please contact:
Professor Pekka Jokinen, [email protected]
Dean Antti Lönnqvist, antti.lö[email protected]
With questions about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Anni Zilliacus, [email protected]
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Political sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Tampere University
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Tampere
- Postal Code
- 33100
- Street
- Kalevantie 4
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/tampere-university/2024/tenure-track-position-…
Contact
- City
Tampere- Website
https://www.tuni.fi/en- Postal Code
33100
STATUS: EXPIRED
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