Senior Lecturer, Computer Applications

Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK; Hämeenlinnan seutukunta; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) invites applications for a Senior Lecturer to teach IT and contribute to curriculum development at Hämeenlinna campus. The role emphasizes student-centered learning and collaboration with industry partners to enhance practical outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree with substantial practical IT experience and pedagogical studies, plus the ability to adapt teaching to diverse learners and deliver integrated curriculum across programs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT skills and industry knowledge.
• Strong communication and adaptability for diverse learners.
• Ability to collaborate with industry partners and integrate curriculum.
• Solid foundation in core IT skills and pedagogy expectations.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT courses and contribute to curriculum delivery.
• Engage in development and project work alongside teaching.
• Collaborate with industry partners to strengthen the program and its industry relevance.

Skills

Teaching in IT

Industry collaboration

Adaptive communication

Student-centered approach

Education

Master's degree

Pedagogical studies (60 credits / 35 study weeks)

Job description

Join us to make an impact and help others succeed in IT!

As a Senior Lecturer you will have an opportunity to make an impact in enabling how others succeed. Although your role is mainly a teaching role, the role can also include development and project work.

From you, as an applicant, we value hands‑on skills within the field, a clear vision of the future trends within the IT industry, ability to collaborate with our industry partners, and the desire to work in a student‑centric manner. While working as a Senior Lecturer, we expect you to possess good communication skills, a desire to adapt your teaching style to the needs of different learners, and the ability to support the delivery of our curriculum in an integrated manner.

We are flexible in terms of your more specific professional skills. At the same time, we do expect you to possess a strong foundation in the fundamental skills of our field. You can gain a good understanding of our degree, and the related professional skills, by having a look at our internet pages: https://www.hamk.fi/en/degree/computer-applications/

As an employer, we offer you a job with societal importance that also allows you to grow professionally in an international environment. In the role of a Senior Lecturer, you have an excellent opportunity to positively impact both the future of our students and the competitiveness of our region. In HAMK we firmly believe in the power of community - together we have more impact.

We require a Senior Lecturer to have a master's degree and three years of practical work experience (other than teaching) in a suitable field (Decree 1129/2014, Section 17). A Senior Lecturer is also required to have 60 credits or 35 study weeks of pedagogical studies. Notwithstanding this, a Senior Lecturer may be recruited on the condition that they complete the required pedagogical studies within three years from the start of their employment.

The position will start no later than 12 October 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start date by agreement. Your work will be mainly organized at the Hämeenlinna University Centre.

For further information regarding the position please contact Head of Degree Programme Tapani Honkanen, [phone], [e-mail].