University Lecturer in Computer Science

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 48 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Finland is seeking a UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. The role involves designing and delivering courses, mentoring students, and contributing to an interdisciplinary bachelor's program. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and exhibit strong teaching abilities. The gross annual salary ranges from €48,000 to €70,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with benefits including paid annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• High-quality research-based teaching abilities.
• Teaching experience and pedagogical training.
• Scholarly publications and research results.

Responsibilities

• Set up computer science-related courses and content.
• Mentor and supervise students.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching.

Skills

Experience in algorithms

Experience in software engineering

Experience in AI

Experience in data science

Experience in mentoring students

Experience in interdisciplinary environments

Education

Applicable doctoral degree

Job description

Overview

The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE for a permanent appointment starting in November 2025 or later as agreed. The employment includes a six-month trial period. The lecturer will be attached to the Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Programme, currently under preparation and launching in Fall semester 2026. This interdisciplinary programme joins together multiple faculties for its first broadly interdisciplinary international bachelor’s degree. The recruit will participate in designing and delivering this programme, and will help set up computer science-related courses and content, coordinating activities with other faculties involved in the programme. The role includes substantial student mentoring and supervision as part of the interdisciplinary teaching approach.

Responsibilities

The recruit will:

• Set up computer science-related courses and content included in the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and coordinate activities with other faculties involved in the programme.
• Mentor and supervise students as part of the interdisciplinary programme.
• Contribute to other teaching programmes at the Department of Computer Science (e.g., BSc Programme in Computer Science, BSc Programme in Science, MSc Programme in Computer Science, or MSc Programme in Data Science) depending on qualifications and language skills.

Qualifications and assessment

According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, appointees to university lectureships must hold an applicable doctoral degree and have the ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching and supervise theses. When assessing qualifications, attention will be paid to scholarly publications and other research results, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials, other teaching merits, and, if necessary, a teaching demonstration.

• Experience in some area of computer science represented at the department (e.g., algorithms, networks, software engineering, AI, data science).
• Experience of working in highly interdisciplinary environments.
• Experience in designing and enacting interdisciplinary teaching (on any level, e.g., course/module/programme).
• Experience in coordinating and organising interdisciplinary teaching and/or research.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding students.

Pursuant to the Government Decree on Universities (770/2009), appointees must be proficient in the language of instruction, i.e., English for this position. Good co-operation and interaction skills are considered an advantage.

What we offer

The University of Helsinki offers a first-class research and teaching environment and the conditions required for international cooperation. The salary for the position will be based on levels 5-7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The gross annual salary will range from €48,000 to €70,000, depending on previous experience and qualifications.

The University provides occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, and support for work-family life, including six weeks of paid annual leave. International staff are supported in relocating to Finland.

Finland is a member of the European Union with high-quality schooling and generous family benefits and healthcare. The Helsinki region offers leading research facilities, a clean environment, affordable accommodation, and strong transport connections. For more information, see the section on living in Finland.

Application instructions

The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination. We welcome applicants from diverse gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Applications must be accompanied by a single PDF file containing the following documents:

• A cover letter describing the candidate’s suitability for the position and motivation to apply (1-2 pages).
• An academic portfolio, including a list of publications, following guidelines for the academic portfolio.

Other attachments (e.g., letters of recommendation or certificates) are not required at this point.

Candidates from outside the University must apply through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on Apply now. Candidates with a helsinki.fi user account and a valid employment contract or a contract for grant-funded researchers, visiting researchers or visiting professors must apply by clicking on Employee login.

The closing date for applications is 15th of October 2025 at 23.59 (UTC+3).

Further information about the position is available from Professor Jussi Kangasharju and about the recruitment process from HR Specialist Jussi Hartikainen.

*** The Department of Computer Science is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The department’s main research fields include artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, algorithms, distributed and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department maintains extensive international collaboration with companies and universities and contributes to the interdisciplinary and international Bachelor’s Programmes.