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The Faculty of Law at the University of Turku invites applications for the position of fixed term University Lecturer. Employment starts on 1.12.2026 or as agreed and ends 31.8.2030. Job description The position of University Lecturer is teaching-oriented and includes extensive teaching responsibilities, including student guidance both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, student supervision, the planning and development of teaching, and the supervision of theses, including at the doctoral level. The position of University Lecturer is teaching-oriented and includes extensive teaching responsibilities, encompassing instruction at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, student supervision, the planning and development of teaching, and the supervision of theses, including at the doctoral level. In undergraduate education, the University Lecturer will participate in the delivery and development of teaching in the new joint master's programme (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). In their vision paper, applicants are asked to describe the areas of private law in which they could contribute to undergraduate teaching, how they would do so, and what kind of teaching they could offer within the master's programme. For further information, please see: Degree Studies | Faculty of Law | Opinto-opas 2024-2027 In filling the position, particular attention will be paid to how the applicant's research relates to the Faculty's research focus areas Research at the Faculty of Law | University of Turku. Applicants are requested to explain in their application how their research and other activities are connected to the research conducted within the Faculty, its focus areas, and the themes identified in the University of Turku Strategy, particularly multidisciplinary themes, areas of strength, and emerging fields Strategy of the University of Turku The person recruited to the position of University Lecturer is also expected to actively participate in various research funding applications, especially international research funding. Who we are looking for Requirements The eligibility requirements for the position of University Lecturer are set out in the Rules of Procedure of the University of Turku (Section 31) university-of-turku-rules-of-procedure.pdf. Applicants appointed to the position of University Lecturer must hold an appropriate doctoral degree and demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, research-based teaching and supervise theses. In assessing applicants' merits, consideration will be given to their scientific work, practical expertise in the field where relevant, teaching experience and pedagogical training, ability to produce learning materials, other teaching-related achievements, and a teaching demonstration. The selection process will also take into account the Faculty's teaching needs and the breadth of the applicant's expertise in the field of private law. In addition, the University Lecturer is expected to conduct independent scholarly research and participate in the acquisition of research funding and the implementation of research projects. The position also includes university administrative duties. Good proficiency in Finnish and English is required for the post of University Lecturer. We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions. Benefits We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services. Possibilities to develop your expertise - We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel. Your well-being is important to us! - In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport's services at a personnel price. We support your work-life balance - Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time. An inspiring and supportive work community - We encourage each other and value working together! Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages. The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. Salary and trial period The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for other teaching and research personnel. The job requirement level of the position is 5 - 7. Accordingly, the position-specific salary component ranges from 3,366.36 € to 4,525.66 € per month. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance is paid. The position has a trial period of six months. How to apply Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 5.10.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki). Applicants should enclose with their application: a vision letter (maximum two pages) outlining the applicant's views on the development of teaching, research, and societal engagement within the discipline. a curriculum vitae drawn up in accordance with the guidelines of TENK: https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae a list of publications in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law: List of publications - Research Council of Finland teaching portfolio Teaching portfolio copie(s) of degree certificate(s) (if degree(s) are not completed at the University of Turku) other documents related to the applicant's competence and qualifications Further information For further information about the position, please contact: dean Mika Viljanen mivevi(a)utu.fi. With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Janika Ulenius jajoul(a)utu.fi.