Vice Rector - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences together form Finland's second largest multidisciplinary, inspiring and impactful research and learning community. Our core competencies are technology, health and society. Read more: www.tuni.fi We are seeking for Tampere University Vice Rector to strengthen the university's strategic leadership and develop education at national and international levels for the period 1.1.2027-31.12.2031. Job Description As the Vice Rector responsible for education, you will lead the university's education entity and its strategic development as part of the rectorate. In your position, you will: - ensure high quality of education and support the implementation of the university's strategic goals - work closely with the rector and other vice rectors (research, support for strategy implementation, stakeholder cooperation and partnerships) - actively monitor international education trends as well as national education policy and related legislation and be responsible for their implementation at the university - promote students' holistic well-being, student satisfaction, internationality and attractiveness of education in accordance with the university's strategy - participate in the activities of the management team - lead the university's internal councils and preparatory groups related to education - actively represent the university in key national and international networks. The rector decides on the more detailed areas of responsibility of the vice rectors in accordance with the university's administrative regulations. The position of vice rector is full-time and is filled for a fixed term from 1.1.2027 to 31.12.2031. Your place of work is Tampere. Requirements Success in the position requires: - a doctoral degree - extensive and versatile knowledge of the academic operating environment - strong expertise in the higher education system and higher education policy - experience and evidence of developing university education and teaching - strong, practically demonstrated leadership experience in leading a networked and multidisciplinary organization - experience in operating in an international community and building networks - excellent cooperation and interaction skills - excellent Finnish and English language skills. We value: - a strategic approach to the development of education - a vision for the development of the university community and strengthening social interaction. What kind of work community are we? Tampere University is a multidisciplinary, international and boldly future-oriented community. Important values for us are openness, criticality, diversity, learner-centricity, courage, culture and responsibility. We offer you a unique opportunity to develop and support the nationally and internationally successful and impactful research activities of our multidisciplinary university. Join us to create a meaningful career and contribute to the international success of our university. Application Instructions Submit your application using the university's electronic application form (link below this announcement) and attach a CV to your application. You may also state your salary expectations in your application. The application period for the position ends on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 23:59. The recruitment process is carried out in cooperation with Sari Salojärvi of IMS Talent. By submitting an application, you also agree that the recruitment partner will review the applications. Applications are public. Further information about the position can be obtained from the Rector of Tampere University Keijo Hämäläinen, keijo.hamalainen@tuni.fi, 029 453 2107 (rector's assistant).