University Instructor, Administrative Science, Higher Education Administration

Summary of the job advertisement:

The position is a part-time (70%) fixed-term University Instructor post for the period 1.11.2026–31.12.2029 and requires residing in Finland at the start date as well as regular presence on campus.

The position includes teaching the MARIHE Master's Programme courses ”Digital Transformation of Higher Education and Research”, ”Research and Transfer Management”, ”Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education” and ”Higher Education and Societal Challenges” as well as participating in HEG's SECURE and GENWISE projects, small-group supervision and guidance.

The applicant is required to have a suitable higher university degree, strong expertise in the subjects to be taught, good or excellent English teaching skills, good collaboration and interpersonal skills, and experience in project activities and securing external funding; doctoral studies and university pedagogical studies are an advantage.

The salary is determined according to the universities' remuneration system for teaching and research staff; a typical full-time starting salary is approximately 3900–4100 € per month, and the salary includes a personal performance component, and employment benefits include, among others, flexible working arrangements and affordable campus restaurants.

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The Higher Education Group (HEG) , part of the Administrative Studies Unit in the Faculty of Management and Business, invites applications for a University Instructor position. The position is part-time (70%) and fixed-term for three years.

Job description

The position is based in the Degree Programme in Administrative Studies, with teaching responsibilities in the MARIHE Master’s Programme. HEG conducts research on higher education administration and management. Its research and teaching focus on higher education and science policy; the governance, management and funding of higher education institutions, and higher education policy evaluation.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Administrative Studies Unit and HEG. The University Instructor will be responsible for teaching and delivering the following courses in the MARIHE Master’s Programme: “Digital Transformation of Higher Education and Research”, “Research and Transfer Management”, “Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education”, and “Higher Education and Societal Challenges”.

The University Instructor will also contribute to the implementation of HEG’s projects “Strengthening Expertise in Crisis Management for Robust Higher Education” (SECURE) and “Gender-Inclusive Strategies for Ethical and Effective Use of Generative AI in Higher Education” (GENWISE). Teaching duties include lectures, seminars, supervision of group assignments and other small-group teaching. The University Instructor is also expected to conduct research relevant to HEG’s field and contribute to securing external funding as part of the research group’s activities. The position may also involve limited societal engagement duties.

Requirements

Applicants are required to have:

A master’s degree from relevant field.

Strong expertise in the subject areas of the courses to be taught.

Good or excellent teaching skills and the proven ability to teach in English.

Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience of project work and securing external funding.

Successful performance in the position requires motivation to develop teaching in the field through research-informed and pedagogical approaches. Studies in university pedagogy and teaching experience at the advanced studies level will be taken into account in the selection process. A doctoral degree relevant to the position, substantial progress towards a doctoral degree, and other evidence of research and societal engagement is considered an advantage.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and evolving community that looks boldly to the future. Our core values are openness, critical thinking, diversity, learner-centredness, courage, learning and responsibility. We expect applicants to commit to these values and promote them in their work.

We offer

We offer a part-time (70%) position from 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2029 . A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. Please note that the selected candidate must be residing in Finland when the position begins on 1 November 2026, as the position requires regular on-campus presence.

The salary will be determined in accordance with the salary system for teaching and research staff at Finnish universities. The preliminary job requirement level for the University Instructor position is 5–6. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid. Typical starting monthly salary in this position is around 3900 – 4100 € (when working full time).

We offer the opportunity to work in an active and innovative community. Our staff benefits include flexible working arrangements, affordable meals at campus restaurants on all campuses, and support for cultural and sporting activities. Read more about working with us .

How to apply

Please submit your application through the University’s online application system (the link is available below this announcement). The application deadline is 29.9.2026 at 23:59 (UTC+3).

Please attach the following documents to your application as PDF files:

cover letter

curriculum vitae prepared in accordance with the CV template of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK)

list of publications prepared in accordance with the Research Council of Finland’s guidelines

teaching portfolio prepared in accordance with the Tampere University template

The selection process includes interviews and an assessment of teaching skills. Interviews will be conducted on October 9th 2026.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact:

Professor Jussi Kivistö, Head of Unit, jussi.kivisto(at)tuni.fi

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact:

Anni Zilliacus, HR Specialist, anni.zilliacus(at)tuni.fi