University Lecturer

Oulun yliopisto; Oulu; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi sports

Culture and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working culture

Job summary

Oulun yliopisto seeks two University Lecturers in University Pedagogy to join the Centre for Teaching Support and Development (OPE) on permanent contracts. The role blends university pedagogy teaching with support for teachers and degree programmes to strengthen staff pedagogical competence and advance research-based teaching across the university.

Responsibilities include designing and developing introductory and ongoing university pedagogy modules, assisting teachers and teaching teams, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field and university pedagogy training.
• Minimum two years of higher education teaching and supervision experience.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality research-based teaching and supervise theses.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and develop introductory and continuing education modules in university pedagogy.
• Support teachers, teaching teams and degree programmes in teaching, guidance, assessment and curriculum work.
• Contribute to development of the OPE-centre's operations and networking in line with university strategy.

Skills

University pedagogy expertise

Research-based teaching

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Doctoral degree

University-pedagogical studies

Job description

Oulun yliopisto seeks two University Lecturers in University Pedagogy to join the Centre for Teaching Support and Development (OPE) on permanent contracts. The role combines university pedagogy teaching with support for teachers and degree programmes, aiming to strengthen staff pedagogical competence and to advance research-based teaching and development of teaching across the university.

Tasks include designing, implementing and developing introductory and other continuing education modules in university pedagogy, supporting teachers, teaching teams and degree programs in teaching, guidance, assessment and curriculum work, and contributing to the development of the OPE-centre's operations and networking in line with university strategy.

The position may be weighted according to the candidate's strengths and the evolving needs of OPE.

What we offer

a chance to build a new university pedagogy training and support model within the OPE-centre, a meaningful and impactful role enhancing teaching quality and collegial development, a multidisciplinary and supportive community, opportunities to participate in national and international higher-education pedagogy networks, and employee benefits including ePassi sports, culture and wellbeing benefits as well as flexible working culture. We also provide significant development and career opportunities within a large organisation.

What we seek

strong higher education and university pedagogy expertise, research-based and inclusive working approach, ability to foster community and impactful teaching development at university level. Requirements include a relevant doctoral degree, university-pedagogical studies, at least two years of higher education teaching and supervision experience, ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching and supervision of theses, strong university-pedagogy knowledge in training, support or development contexts, research-based and developmental mindset, excellent communication and collaboration skills, fluent Finnish and English (spoken and written) and proficient digital working skills.

We view as an asset

teaching pedagogy studies, doctoral-level studies in university pedagogy or related areas, experience in planning and evaluating university pedagogy study modules, experience with degree programmes or teaching teams' pedagogical development, involvement in teaching research or evidence-based teaching development, curriculum development support experience, and expertise in pedagogical leadership, strategic teaching development, or problem-based learning.

Employment terms

permanent contract starting 1 January 2027 (or by agreement). OV06 pay grade with possibility of performance pay up to 50% of base pay. Typical salaries in comparable roles are 4350-4750 EUR/month. Six-month trial period.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

For more information, contact Sanna Eronen, head of OPE, [e-mail], [phone].

Additional requirements

Doctoral degree in a relevant field, University pedagogy studies or equivalent, Minimum two years of higher education teaching and supervision experience, Ability to provide high-quality, research-based teaching and supervision of theses, Strong expertise in university pedagogy within training, support or development contexts, Research-based and developmental approach, Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Fluent Finnish and English, both spoken and written, Strong digital working skills.