Tenure track position (Urban planning and transitions)

Academic Positions; Finland; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampere University seeks Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the field of Urban Planning and Transitions. The position is placed in the Faculty of Built Environment within the School of Architecture, with emphasis on high-impact, interdisciplinary research and teaching.

We expect leadership in research, ability to mentor colleagues, and strong publication records in urban planning. Salaries follow the Finnish University Salary System, with competitive start ranges and a

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct high-level scientific work and the potential to independently create an internationally high-quality research program related to scientific work.
• Teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• Lead a research group and engage with practitioners, public authorities, businesses and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to shaping the future of urban planning theory and practice in response to environmental and societal transitions.

Education

Doctoral degree relevant to the position

Master's or bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, or landscape architecture

Job description

Organisation/Company Tampere University Research Field Architecture » Landscape architecture Architecture » Other Environmental science » Other Sociology » Urban sociology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 26 Nov 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Tampere University is a unique, boldly future‑oriented and evolving community, and one of Finland’s most multidisciplinary universities. At Tampere University, technology, health and society come together in a distinctive way. Our research groups and projects carry out interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research that transcends organisational boundaries. Our community is international, with members from more than 80 countries. Read more at Tampere University (TAU) | Tampere University

We are now seeking an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the field of Urban Planning and Transitions.

At Tampere University, we are working to solve society's major challenges and create new opportunities by linking pioneering research and innovation, promoting interdisciplinary education and life-long partnerships, and generating unique expertise in industrial and public-sector implementation. As set out in our strategy , our mission is to work together to build a sustainable world.

The position is placed in the Faculty of Built Environment at Tampere University and available at the School of Architecture. The School of Architecture conducts high-impact, multidisciplinary research that encompasses the following broad areas of research: Architectural Construction, Architectural Design, History of Architecture, Management of Built Heritage, Renovation and Circular Economy, Sustainable Housing Design, and Urban Planning. We share an interest in the ecological and cultural sustainability of the built environment and the social significance of space and place. Research areas are connected to our teaching activities and doctoral research, where students, teachers and researchers work together in an international environment.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who can teach students from diverse backgrounds at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as in the context of continuing education. We expect you to be capable of combining theoretical and practical knowledge in your teaching and research and to be comfortable engaging with practitioners, public authorities, businesses, and other stakeholders in the field. We also expect you to have the ability to lead a research group and a strong understanding of the ethical, ecological, socio-cultural, and/or technological dimensions of urban planning and urban transitions. We welcome bold research initiatives that advance sustainable innovations and contribute to shaping the future of urban planning theory and practice in response to environmental and societal transitions.

You are expected to establish leadership in your area of research within the School of Architecture. You are also expected to engage in the academic community through various scholarly activities. We are seeking a team player, who enjoys mentoring and inspiring colleagues in their research and teaching.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centredness. We expect you to embrace these values and promote them in your work.

Requirements

We require a doctoral degree relevant to the position and a master's or bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, or landscape architecture. We also require a strong scholarly background in urban planning and/or urban transitions. An in-depth understanding of their historical development, future trajectories, and applicability in the Nordic context is considered an asset. Practical experience in the field is regarded as an asset.

The successful candidate needs good communication skills in English. A knowledge of the Finnish language is an advantage.

Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows:

We require:

• Ability to conduct high-level scientific work and the potential to independently create an internationally high-quality research program related to scientific work.
• Teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.

Associate professor

We require:

• A record of independent scholarly activity at international level.
• Teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.
• Ability to lead a research group and a record of winning external research funding.

Professor

We require:

• A record of independent high-level scholarly activity and internationally recognized scholarly achievements.
• Experience of leading scientific research activities.
• Ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction.
• A strong record of winning external research funding.

At all levels, we expect a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications and strong methodological expertise in urban planning and/or urban transition research. In addition, candidates are expected to have pedagogical training or a readiness to undertake such training.

We offer

Tampere University and the higher education community offer a unique multidisciplinary environment for interdisciplinary research and teaching. We offer an initial appointment for assistant and associate professor for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured member of the faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period, or earlier. You will be well-supported throughout the five-year period to ease transition to a tenured position. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset, after a trial period. Please read more about the Tenure track career path at Tampere University .

Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System . The starting salary range will be from 5100 EUR to 5300 EUR / month for an assistant professor, from 5800 EUR to 6100 EUR / month for an associate professor, and from 7100 EUR to 7400 EUR / month for a professor. A higher salary may be agreed upon based on the successful candidate’s experience and/or performance. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

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 occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground .

Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. According to these ratings Finland is also the happiest country in the world, and among the Finns, Tampere is the most popular city to live in. The city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries, and the city region is among the most rapidly growing urban areas in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy‑to‑access outdoor adventures and recreation throughout the year.

The closing date for applications is the 26th of November, 2026 (at 23.59 EET / UTC +2).