Professor of Sociology of Education

Applications are hereby invited for the permanent post of Full Professor of Sociology of Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Turku. The post is positioned at the Department of Education.

Job description

The Professor conducts and supervises scientific research, gives research-based education, follows developments in science and arts, and participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in their field.

The task of the Professor of Sociology of Education is to conduct research related to the field of the professorship in accordance with the profile of the Department of Education and Centre for Research on Lifelong Learning and Education CELE. The Professor is expected to participate in applying for complementary research funding, in the leading and implementation of research projects, and in international research cooperation. In addition, the Professor supervises doctoral dissertations and master's theses and participates in the implementation of teaching at the department. The duties also include expert tasks in their own field as well as administrative tasks.

Who we are looking for

A person selected for the post must possess a doctoral degree, high-level scientific proficiency, experience in the management of scientific research, evidence of international cooperation in his/her field of study, the ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching, and to supervise dissertations. When assessing the merits of an applicant, scientific publications and other research outcomes with academic value, teaching experience and teacher training, ability to produce study materials, other teaching merits and a teaching demonstration as well as participation in doctoral training will be taken into account. In addition, the applicant’s active participation in the academic community, success in obtaining complementary funding for research as well as scholarly work abroad and international duties will also be taken into account.

The person selected for the post is required to have high-level research merits in the field of sociology of education, evidence of obtaining external research funding, merits in doctoral education, and experience in leading research groups and international research cooperation.

Benefits

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Salary and trial period

The salary for this particular post is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel (YPJ). The salary will be specified and negotiated when preparing the employment contract.

The post is permanent and it is subject to a six month trial period.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 13.05.2024 at 16.00 (EEST GMT+3 / at 13:00 UTC).

More detailed information on filling the position and the appendices to the application can be found in the Appointment Specification.

Further information

For further information, please contact Head of Administration Ulla Kiviaho, e-mail: ulla.kiviaho@utu.fi.

Department of education

The Department of Education is home to high-quality, internationally oriented, free and critical educational research, and this research also forms the basis for the Department’s teaching and doctoral training activities. The disciplines offered by the Department are education, adult education and special education.

The Faculty of Education is a respected community engaged in research and education and a strong influencer in the education and training sector. The Faculty consists of the Department of Education in Turku, the Department of Teacher Education in Turku and in Rauma, and teacher training schools in both locations.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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Information for the applicant

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