University Teacher, English, Faculty of Humanities

We are now looking for

University Teacher

to join us in the Research Unit for Languages and Literature, English, for a fixed-term position August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026. The reason for the fixed-term employment is that this is a substitute position.

About the position

The university teacher will teach at basic, intermediate, and advance levels of English, on courses relating to the literatures, cultures and media of the Anglophone world. For example, during the academic year 2025-2026 the appointee will be expected to teach the following courses: Introduction to Literature in English, Researching Literature and Culture, Introduction to Anglophone Cultures, Bachelor’s Seminar and Thesis as well as two elective courses in their research field. Some of the courses will involve co-teaching. Additionally, the appointee will supervise and examine academic theses.

What we offer?

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being and flexible multi-location and remote work opportunities. Read more about other staff benefits.
• Work-life balance: we don't count Saturdays as holiday periods!
• Development and career options of the big organisation.
• Work that matters! Read more about working with us.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu!

Who are you?

In order to succeed in the position, we expect you to have completed a master of arts degree in English Language and Literature by the time of the application deadline. Good teaching skills are required for the position. We appreciate proficiency in Finnish. The assessment of the merits of the applicants will pay particular attention to the following: experience in teaching university level courses on anglophone literature and culture, pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials and provide teaching in a variety of ways, and scholarly publications.

Salary

The salary will be based on the levels 4–5 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 3200–3900 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by April 17, 2025 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• A list of publications sub-divided in the following way:
  • (a) articles published in refereed journals, collections of refereed academic articles and in refereed academic conference proceedings;
  • (b) scholarly monographs;
  • (c) other scholarly publications in, for example, non-refereed academic journals or conference proceedings.
• Teaching portfolio (max. 5 pages), including
  • Teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, and methods
  • Teacher’s self-reflection on their own teaching style
  • A description of oneself as a teacher and an implementer of educational work
  • Practical experience in teaching and efforts to improve teaching
  • Description of educational material (curricula, handouts, assignments, workbooks)
  • Professional development as a teacher
  • Evaluation of teaching (student evaluations, peer evaluations, awards, and assessed test lectures)
  • Plans for future directions of teaching in the discipline concerned
• Copies of certificates for degrees completed

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural as well as minority groups. 

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Tiina Keisanen, Research Unit for Languages and Literature, Faculty of Humanities: email tiina.keisanen (a) oulu.fi, tel. +358 294 483407