Senior lecturer Data and Business Analytics

Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy; Kouvola; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Xamk seeks a Lecturer in Data and Business Analytics at the Kouvola campus. The role includes teaching in Finnish-language programmes online and English-language programmes in classrooms, and supervising student projects and theses.

The position is permanent, full-time, starting 4 January 2027 (probationary period). You will join a 5–7 person team and help shape learning environments while collaborating with partners and students.

Qualifications

• A relevant Masters degree (e.g. in business, information technology, statistics, data science or related).
• Three years of work experience in data analytics, business analytics or digital business.
• The ability to plan and deliver teaching and to guide students/projects online and in classrooms.
• Good cooperation and interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary teams and networks.
• Fluency in Finnish and English for teaching and collaboration.
• Expertise in analytics tools (SQL, Python/R and BI tools), business, data-driven management and research methods.
• A doctoral degree and higher education experience are valued; experience in building learning environments and communicating about them.
• Teaching qualification required or to be completed within three years of starting the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach data and business analytics as well as research and development methods.
• Supervise students' practical training and theses.
• Build the learning environment and communicate about it.

Skills

Teaching ability

Multilingual teaching

Finnish fluency

English fluency

Student supervision

Education

Master's degree in business/IT/data science

Three years data analytics experience

Teaching qualification

Doctoral degree (desirable)

Tools

SQL

Python/R

BI tools

Job description

The best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself. That is why we bring together the makers of tomorrow. With us, you can do meaningful work whose impact can be seen in society and the future world of work. We leave our mark where it is needed most. Would you like to leave yours?

Are you interested in educating future data and business professionals? Would you like to guide students? Can you see yourself teaching data processing, data-driven management and research methods, while also developing the learning environment in the field?

We are looking for a Lecturer in Data and Business Analytics to join Xamks Data Economy and Management unit. Your workplace will be at the Kouvola campus. The position is permanent and full-time, starting on 4 January 2027 or as agreed. The position is subject to a probationary period.

The position includes:

• teaching data and business analytics as well as research and development methods
• supervising students practical training and theses
• building the learning environment and communicating about it

Your working days will include online teaching in Finnish-language programmes and classroom teaching in English-language programmes. Your immediate work community will consist of a versatile team of 5–7 teachers and the campuss multicultural student and staff community.

Why should you apply to join us?

With us, you will do meaningful work whose results are reflected in students growing competence and confidence. Through student assignments and commissioned projects, you will make a lasting contribution to the operations of companies and organisations.

We have a strong sense of community that brings together everyone from students to staff. We work together to advance knowledge and research, and this is reflected in everyones willingness to help one another. We value equality and diversity in our work community.

For us, it is self-evident that you can plan your own work and working hours. We want you to be able to give your best both at work and in your free time.

Your salary will be determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities of Applied Sciences. We support your wellbeing by providing comprehensive occupational healthcare. We also offer sports, massage and cultural benefits to support recreation in your free time.

At Xamk, we learn new things and encourage one another to improve. You will have opportunities to learn and develop alongside your work. We encourage you to continuously strengthen your expertise, which is why you can study free of charge through Xamk Open University of Applied Sciences.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about new solutions and confidently takes on development tasks. We value the ability to explain even complex matters clearly and practically, as well as a willingness to act as a trusted sparring partner for students and partners. Most importantly, you have a genuine interest in data and its use in business and decision-making.

• A relevant Masters degree (for example, in business, information technology, statistics, data science or a related field)
• Three years of work experience in data analytics, business analytics or digital business
• The ability to plan and deliver teaching and to guide students and projects constructively, both online and in classroom settings
• Good cooperation and interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary teams and networks
• Fluency in Finnish and English for teaching and collaboration

You have expertise in at least some of the following areas: analytics tools (such as SQL, Python/R and BI tools), business, data-driven management and research methods. You are also committed to continuous learning. We value a doctoral degree and experience in higher education, as well as experience in building learning environments and communicating about them.

The qualification requirements for the position comply with the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences: a relevant Masters degree and three years of work experience in the field to be taught. In addition, we require a teaching qualification; alternatively, it must be completed within three years of starting the position.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss Xamk or the position in more detail, please contact the person listed below.