Educational Specialist | Aalto University - Aalto University - Otaniemi, Espoo

Aalto University is a place where science and art meet technology and economics. We build a sustainable future by achieving breakthroughs in our key areas and their intersections. We inspire future changemakers and create solutions to major global challenges. Our university community includes 14,000 students, 400 professors, and over 5,000 staff members representing more than 120 nationalities. Our campus is located in Otaniemi, Espoo. We value diversity and work continuously to ensure inclusiveness and non-discrimination. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to join us. Are you interested in reforming learning culture and working in an international environment? Do you enjoy diverse pedagogical and digital pedagogical expert tasks? We are currently hiring 2 fixed-term experts for the Learning Services team at Aalto University, from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The tasks are additional resources enabled by separate development project funding. As an expert, you will develop pedagogical understanding and skills within our learning community in collaboration with various stakeholders. You will support teachers and programs in pedagogical solutions related to learning and teaching, digitalization of education, and strategic development of teaching at Aalto. You will participate in pedagogical and/or digital pedagogical training and in developing learning service processes and practices. You will collaborate across disciplines on topics such as multilingual teaching, digitalization, or AI in teaching and learning solutions. You will promote co-creation among diverse actors and reform our learning culture. Your work may include technical tasks such as pedagogical use of MS Office tools and development of digital learning and teaching services. Your expertise should include being a team player motivated by challenges, with an interest in growing your expertise and developing your work community. You should be able to see the big picture and manage details. You are curious, solution-oriented, customer-focused, and proactive. You have a data-driven, investigative, and developmental approach. You possess strong project skills and resilience, capable of practical work and learning new things, completing complex projects successfully. You can train, consult, and facilitate educational reform, and have organizational and networking skills. You hold a relevant higher education degree, with pedagogical understanding, skills, and practical experience, including pedagogical qualification. You work well under pressure, anticipate needs, and have excellent digital, collaboration, and communication skills. Your English is good, and Finnish is excellent. Strong communication skills and experience with modern teaching practices and user-oriented guidance are valued, as well as systemic thinking, experience in educational development, and digitalization. We offer an inspiring community of students, teaching staff, and other professionals. The role is versatile and challenging, with opportunities to influence and develop. You will work in an innovative, trust-based environment, utilizing your skills broadly and learning from others, especially about digitalization and AI. We develop innovative service solutions in close collaboration with other Aalto members, contributing to societal goals in education and lifelong learning. The exact scope of work will be tailored based on your skills, interests, and current needs. The salary is based on the university's collective agreement, at level MV10, ranging from 4000 to 4700 euros. We hope you can start in September 2026. Applications are reviewed during the process, so act quickly. Interviews are planned for August 6-7, 2026. Please fill out the electronic application form by July 29, 2026, attaching your CV and a brief cover letter including references. For more information, contact Sanna Pihlajaniemi at 050 438 1450 during specified hours. Summer break: no info from June 25 to July 28, 2026.