University Teacher or University Lecturer, Design and Manufacturing Technology

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The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University (Aalto ARTS) is the leading institution in the Nordic countries in the fields of design, fashion, game design, media, architecture, film, art education, and art. We are a diverse community of professionals where creativity and responsibility are valued. Our research is world-class. We train visionary pioneers who are able to operate equally well in established as well as changing and emerging fields. Our campus is located in Espoo, Otaniemi, and enables multidisciplinary collaboration to solve societal challenges. We work daily for a responsible and just society and environment.

The Department of Design is a diverse community of creative and responsible professionals and students. We value technical skill, societal relevance, and artistic expression. The department trains frontline design professionals for established and new design fields. 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. The staff includes 20 lecturers and 20 professors. Nearly 800 of our students can study product, service, and experimental design, textile and fashion design, co-design, design management, design research, as well as sustainable development in studies leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. (Department of Design | Aalto University)

The Department of Design at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture of Aalto University seeks

A University Teacher or University Lecturer in the field of Design and Manufacturing Technology

The position is sought for a person who has diverse experience in the industrial manufacturing of designed products as well as a strong interest in training the designers of the future.

Your role and goals

Your task is to teach how design concepts are developed into prototypes that can be manufactured industrially, utilizing both traditional and new technologies. Teaching topics include, among others:

Manufacturing techniques essential for product design, such as making a mass-produced injection-molded plastic product production-ready

CAD and CAM software in an industrial/professional context

Basics of prototyping, including model making.

In addition to teaching, the duties typically include participating in the development of teaching, design activities, and research at the Department of Design. You will also participate in the supervision and assessment of students' assignments and theses, as well as the selection of new students if necessary.

Your network and team

You will work mainly with the following:

Lecturers and professors of the Department of Design

Students of the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Fashion, whose major is design. The languages of the programme are Finnish and Swedish, but teaching is possible in English

Students of the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media. The language of the programme is English

Students of the Master's Programme in Design. The languages of the programme are English, Finnish, and Swedish

Workshop and studio technicians

University administrative staff

Requirements/What we expect from you The ideal candidate for this position has:

Extensive experience in collaboration with designers, understanding design purposes, and bringing them to fruition

An interest in combining industrial practices with design education (e.g., by bringing design projects and industrial partners to courses)

The ability to teach industrial-scale manufacturing processes as well as one-off prototyping skills

Expertise in digital manufacturing and its utilization in collaboration with digital modeling teachers

Own experience in designing and developing teaching

The prerequisites for the position are:

A master's degree in design or a relevant field

Documented evidence of practical design work in an industrial or other manufacturing environment

A strong interest in teaching practical skills to design students and supervising theses

Excellent English language skills

The following merits are considered an advantage:

Experience in university-level teaching

Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish

Research merits and other merits related to the field of the position

Documented pedagogical training

What we offer

We offer you a responsible and meaningful position where you can truly influence the success of the Department of Design and ultimately also the well-being and development of society. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, internationally high-level community of creative professionals and researchers committed to exploring new frontiers of design practice and research. For practical projects, we have well-equipped workshops (3D printing, laser cutting, mechatronics, as well as hard and soft material workshops) where prototypes can be built from various materials.

Aalto University's extensive opportunities for professional development mean that you can grow and learn in your work and actively participate in staff training and development projects according to your interests and needs. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, and the primary workplace is located on the Otaniemi campus in Espoo. Life on the renewed campus is vibrant: it combines impressive architecture, peaceful nature, and diverse cafes, restaurants, and services, complemented by excellent public transport connections.

Join us!

Apply for the position by sending the following application documents through our recruitment website via "Apply now!" no later than October 22, 2026, at 23:59 Finnish time (EET).

• A design portfolio containing a maximum of six projects relevant to the position. Describe your role as well as the key features of the projects and their significance in relation to this position. Please note that the maximum file size is 5MB.

• A motivation letter containing your views on the field

• A CV following the TENK structure ( Researcher's CV template | Finnish National Board on Research Integrity )

• A teaching portfolio according to Aalto's instructions ( Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf )

Please note: Aalto University employees must apply for the position through our internal HR system Workday via "Internal Jobs" using their existing Workday user account, not through the external website for open positions. If you are an Aalto University student or visitor, apply for the position through Aalto University's open jobs using your personal email address, not an `aalto.fi` address.

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For more information about the position, contact Senior University Lecturer Heidi Paavilainen, `heidi.paavilainen(at)aalto.fi`. For questions regarding the application process, you can contact the HR Partner `katju.helminen(at)aalto.fi`.

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