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We are inviting applications for a Tenure track position of Professor or Associate Professor in Public Law (Tenure track level 2-3). Professor or Associate professor in Public Law is situated within the Administrative Studies at the Faculty of Management and Business.
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished academic to
- conduct, organize and supervise high-quality scientific research
- give research-based teaching
- engage in societal interaction and international academic collaboration
- commit to developing the discipline
The selected person will be responsible for developing teaching and research on legal issues related to public administration and other public activity in the Unit of Administrative Studies, in the specialization of Public Law.
A prospective candidate’s research interests may cover administrative law, or any related field of Public Law, relevant to the teaching curriculum at the Faculty of Management and Business. Especially legal research on public-private-partnerships and interfaces is appreciated. Research of high international quality is considered a merit. Additionally, knowledge of the Finnish legal system in general and Finnish Public Law in particular are prerequisites for the selection. The task requires good communication skills in Finnish and English.
Requirements
Professor
We require:
- applicable doctoral degree
- high-level scholarly expertise
- experience of leading scientific research
- 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 researchers and doctoral education
- track record of societal impact
Associate Professor
We require:
- applicable doctoral degree
- track record of independent scholarly activity
- teaching skills and instruction experience 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
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 position is permanent and initial appointment as associate professor is for five years starting from 1.9.2024 or as mutually agreed. 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. Please, read more on our Tenure track career path here. 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.
Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The starting salary of 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.
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:
- 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 4.4.2024 (at 23.59 EEST, UTC+3).
Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF-format. Application should include the following annexes:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines. (Please indicate your ten most important publications and add hyperlinks to these publications. If the indicated publications are not found by online, please attach them as a separate PDF file.)
- Research plan (max. 5 pages) outlining your proposed research over the 5-years period.
- Teaching portfolio according to Tampere University guidelines
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
For more information, please contact:
Professori Jukka Viljanen, jukka.viljanen(at)tuni.fi
Dean Antti Lönnqvist, antti.lonnqvist(at)tuni.fi
With questions about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Anni Zilliacus, anni.zilliacus(at)tuni.fi
