University teacher / lecturer

Finnish Designers; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Well-equipped workshops

Staff trainings

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology. The role combines design education with industrial manufacturing knowledge and uses digital fabrication, CAD/CAM, and prototyping to prepare students for real-world production.

The Department of Design seeks candidates with strong teaching skills, curriculum development experience, and proficiency in English; teaching may involve Finnish/Swedish or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in design or relevant field.
• Documented track record in design practice, in industry or manufacturing contexts.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach design concepts and manufacturing technologies to students.
• Develop and assess teaching and theses; participate in intake of new students.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and research within the Department of Design.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Digital fabrication

Curriculum design

Education

Master’s degree in design or relevant field

Tools

CAD

CAM

Job description

University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We produce world‑class research e.g. in design, digital media and visual culture, art education, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward‑looking approach, and the latest technologies.

The Department of Design is a diverse community of competent, creative and responsible individuals. In design, we appreciate technical skill, social significance and artistic expression. The department educates front‑line design professionals and visionaries for established, changing and emerging fields of design. We renew our expertise through high level research in continuous collaboration with our stakeholders and partners. We strive towards a sustainable and just society and environment. Faculty consists of 20 lecturers and 20 professors. Our close to 800 students can study product, service and experimental design, textile and fashion design, co‑design, design leadership, design research and sustainable development towards Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees.

The Department of Design is looking for

Who has rich practical experience of manufacturing designs in an industrial context and strong interest in educating future designers.

Your role and goals

In this position, youareresponsible foreducating students in turning design concepts into such prototypes that can be industrially manufactured with both mature and emerging technologies, including

• Manufacturing techniques relevant to product design (such asthe design and mechanical engineering of an injection‑moulded plastic product to be ready for production)
• CAD and CAM software in an industrial context
• Basics of prototyping including model making

In addition to teaching, dutiestypicallyincludeparticipatingin the development of teaching, designactivitiesand researchat the Department of Design. You willparticipatein the guidance and assessment of student assignments and thesesandtake part intheintake of new studentswhen needed.

Your network and team

• The Department of Design lecturers and professors
• Bachelor’sProgrammein Designand Fashionstudentsmajoring in design. Language of theProgrammeis Finnish andSwedishbut teaching is possiblealsoin English
• Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Mediastudents. Language of the Programme is English
• Master’s Programme in Designstudents. Language of the Programme is English,Finnishand Swedish
• Workshop masters
• University administrative staff

Your experience and ambitions

The ideal candidate for this position has rich experiencecommunicating with designers, understanding design intents, and seeingthem towardsrealization.

• is interested in bridgingindustrial practices with design education (e.g., bringing design projects and industrial partners into courses)
• can teachindustrial manufacturing processes for scaled production as well as some one-off prototyping skills
• is able toapplydigital fabrication knowledgein collaboration withdigital modellingteachers
• has experience oncurriculum design and developmentofteaching

Requirementsfor this position are

• Master’s degree in design or relevant field
• Documentedtrack recordin design practice, in industry or manufacturing contexts
• Strong interest in teaching design studentsin practical skills as well as guiding theses
• Proficiencyin English

The followingareconsideredas advantages

• Experience in University level teaching
• Proficiencyin Finnish and/or Swedish
• Research and other merits relevant to the field of the lectureship
• Documented pedagogic training

What we offer

We offer you a responsible and meaningful role with true impact in the Department of Design’s success, and in the wellbeing and development of the society. You have the opportunity of working in a dynamic world‑class community of creative professionals and researchers, who are committed to exploring the frontiers of design practice and research. For hands‑on projects, we have well‑equipped workshops (3D printing, laser cutter, mechatronics, solid materials, ceramics, glass, etc.) for building prototypes from different materials. Aalto University’s vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. We value work‑life balance and wellbeing in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.

Finland isa great placefor living with or without family – it is a safe, politicallystableand well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world:World Happiness Report For more information about living in Finland:Aalto Careers for International Staff .

For more information about lecturer career, see here:Lecturer career system | Aalto University

Ifyou have questionsabout the role, please contactSenior University Lecturer Heidi Paavilainenheidi.paavilainen(at) aalto.fi. For questions related to the application process, please contactkatju.helminen(at)aalto.fi.