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<p>The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty
of Science, University of Helsinki, invites
applications for the position of</p>
<p><strong>UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS</strong></p>
<p>for a permanent appointment starting between
February-April 2026. The employment includes a
six-month trial period. </p>
<p>The instructor will be attached to <strong><a title="" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/degree-programmes/liberal-arts-and-sciences-bachelors-programme" target="_self">the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor’s Programme</a></strong> currently under
preparation at the University and launching in Fall
semester 2026. This programme, led by the Faculty of
Arts, joins together the faculties of Arts, Social
Sciences, Science, Agriculture and Forestry, and
Biological and Environmental Sciences at the
University of Helsinki for its first broadly
interdisciplinary international bachelor’s degree.</p>
<p>The recruit will have the <strong>unique opportunity
to take part in designing and delivering a programme
first of its kind at the University and in Finland</strong>.
The pedagogical guideline for the programme is that
through being exposed to, and needing to integrate
diverse disciplinary outlooks, students will learn
(alongside disciplinary skills) broadly useful
meta-skills of interdisciplinary contextualisation,
analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.</p>
<p>The recruit will be responsible for <strong>planning
and teaching bachelor level introductory courses in
mathematics and statistics</strong>. The language of
the teaching is English. The courses will primarily be
those included in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)
programme but they also include suitable courses
offered or shared with other Bachelor’s programmes in
which the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
participates, such as the interdisciplinary Bachelor`s
Programme in Science offered in English. In addition
to the abovementioned courses, other responsibilities
involve bachelor thesis supervision and student
mentoring, as well as coordinating activities with
other faculties and study programmes involved with the
LAS programme.</p>
<p>The abovementioned courses will include both on-site
and remote teaching implementations, as determined by
the study programme offering the course.
Additionally, the role involves administrative duties
related to these tasks. This is a teaching position
without expectation of, or time reserved for,
scientific research.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements for the position and assessment
of qualifications</strong></p>
<p>The appointee to the position of university
instructor shall hold a Master´s degree in mathematics
or mathematical statistics, or a similar applicable
degree. An applicable doctoral degree is considered to
be an asset. In addition, the University Instructor is
expected to have teaching experience and good teaching
skills (assessed according to the guidelines of the
Faculty of Science, please see <a href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/faculty/assessment-teaching-skills" target="_self">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/faculty/assessment-teaching-skills)</a>.
When assessing the applicants, pedagogical training
and the ability to produce learning material and
provide diverse teaching is particularly appreciated. </p>
<p>The appointee for this position must possess a high
level of proficiency in English. While proficiency in
Finnish and Swedish is not mandatory, it is considered
a benefit, and we encourage all members of the
university community to commit to enhancing their
skills in these languages. The university provides
support, including a structured language learning
path, for those interested in improving their
proficiency in Finnish and Swedish. Strong
collaboration and interpersonal skills are considered
advantageous for applicants.</p>
<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>
<p>The University of Helsinki offers a first-class
teaching and research environment as well as a vibrant
international working community (<a href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki</a>).
A diverse and equitable study and work culture is
important to us. That is why we do our best to promote
an inclusive university community. <a title="" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/sustainability-and-responsibility/sustainable-and-equal-campus/accessibility" target="_self">Click this link to read about
accessibility and inclusivity at our university.</a></p>
<p>The salary for the position will be based on level 5
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
appointee’s gross annual salary will range from
€48,000 to €54,000, depending on their previous
experience and qualifications. </p>
<p>The University of Helsinki provides its staff with
occupational health and fitness services as well as
professional development opportunities (<a href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits" target="_self" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits</a>).
We support the compatibility of work and family life,
e.g., providing an opportunity for 6 weeks of paid
annual leave. International staff are supported in
relocating to Finland (<a href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff</a>).</p>
<p>Finland is a member of the European Union, has high
quality free schooling (also in English) and generous
family benefits and healthcare. The Helsinki region
feature leading research and innovation facilities,
clean environment, affordable accommodation, and
excellent international, national, and local transport
connections. For more information, check <a title="" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/why-finland" target="_self">living in Finland</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Application instructions</strong></p>
<p>The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting
equality and preventing discrimination in all its
operations. We welcome applicants from a variety of
gender identities, linguistic and cultural
backgrounds.</p>
<p>Applications must be accompanied by <strong>a single
PDF file</strong> containing the following
documents: </p>
<ul>
<li>A cover letter describing your suitability for the
position and motivation to apply for it (max. 2
pages). In particular, specify how your previous
achievements and experience support the teaching of
introductory courses in mathematics and statistics.</li>
<li>A curriculum vitae, including also your teaching
and supervision experience (max. 3 pages). </li>
</ul>
<p>Other attachments, such as letters of recommendation
or certificates, are not required at this point.</p>
<p>Candidates from outside the University must apply
through the University’s recruitment system by
clicking on ‘Apply now‘.</p>
<p>Candidates with a helsinki.fi user account and a
valid employment contract or a contract for
grant-funded researchers, visiting researchers or
visiting professors at the University of Helsinki must
apply by clicking on ‘Employee login‘.</p>
<p>The closing date for applications is <strong>December
15th, 2025 (at 23:59 UTC + 2)</strong>. </p>
<p>Further information about the position is available
from Professor Jani Lukkarinen,
(jani.lukkarinen(at)helsinki.fi), and about the
recruitment process, from HR Specialist Jussi
Hartikainen, (jussi.a.hartikainen(at)helsinki.fi).</p>
<p>***</p>
<p><a title="" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en" target="_self">The University of Helsinki</a>,
founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading
universities for multidisciplinary research. The
university has an international academic community of
40,000 students and staff members. It operates on four
campuses in Helsinki and at 15 other locations.</p>
<p>As part of the Faculty of Science, <a title="" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/faculty/mathematics-and-statistics" target="_self">the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics</a> of the University of Helsinki is the
biggest university department of mathematical sciences
in Finland. The department hosts several current ERC
grants of the European Research Council and two
Centres of Excellence of the Research Council of
Finland.</p>
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