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The University of Jyväskylä, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy is currently seeking to recruit
a Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies, for the period of 1.8.2024-31.12.2025.
The position will be located in Jyväskylä, Finland.
Tasks and qualifications
The Senior Lecturer is expected to teach, supervise, and do research in the area of Gender Studies with a specialization in philosophy. The candidate is required to have a relevant doctoral degree, evidence of academic research work, the ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations.
The Senior Lecturer is expected to conduct high-quality research that supports the research of the Department in its focus areas. In addition, demonstration of strong international networks and ability to acquire external research funding are considered merits.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. In this position, teaching is conducted in Finnish and English. The selected person is expected to have a good command of Finnish and English.
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 Senior Lecturer’s salary is situated on the job demands levels 5–6 according to the salary system concerning teaching and research staff at universities. The annual salary range will be approximately 40 800-57 500 EUR(gross income, excluding holiday bonus), 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?
Following documents must be included in English on the online application form:
- CV 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);
- A short cover letter;
- 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-download/download/public/11241);
- Research statement, i.e. short (2–3 pages) explanation of the applicant’s research activities, merits in scientific work and supervision of research and its connection to the department’s core research areas ("research plan" on the online application form);
- A numbered list of all scientific and other publications according to the guidelines of the Academy of Finland;
- A document including links to maximum of five (5) selected publications, numbered in accordance with the list of publications (please make sure that the links work).
For further information, please contact Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies Martina Reuter anna.m.reuter@jyu.fi, +358408053259 or Head of Department Marjo Kuronen marjo.l.a.kuronen@jyu.fi, +358408054231.
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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.
