Tenure-Track Literature Scholar | Interdisciplinary Research

Jyväskylän yliopisto; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jyväskylän yliopisto is seeking an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in literature to start 2 August 2027 or soon after. The role is five years with evaluation for potential promotion to full professor, focusing on Finnish and comparative literature with a contemporary emphasis.

The successful candidate will teach at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, supervise theses, and contribute to curriculum development while participating in scholarly networks locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in literature.
• Strong track record in scientific research and international collaboration.
• Ability to provide high-quality teaching and supervise theses.

Responsibilities

• Teach literature at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels and supervise theses.
• Develop curricula and participate in department administration.
• Engage in national and international scholarly discussions and seek external funding.

Skills

International networking

Research leadership

Teaching literature

English teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in literature

Job description

Jyväskylän yliopisto is seeking an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in literature to start 2 August 2027 or soon after. The role is five years with evaluation for potential promotion to full professor, focusing on Finnish and comparative literature with a contemporary emphasis.

The successful candidate will teach at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, supervise theses, and contribute to curriculum development while participating in scholarly networks locally and internationally.