University Teacher (Gamification) - 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 now looking for a university teacher (gamification) for a permanent employment contract. The position is located in the Computing unit, which is one of the units of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication, alongside electrical engineering, languages and communication sciences. The Computing unit provides extensive teaching across campus and faculty boundaries. The teaching strategy emphasizes competence and learner-centricity, and we provide teaching for degree, open and continuous learning students. We are developing the networking of teaching for time- and place-independent learning, and we invest in personal encounters with students by automating routine teaching tasks. The university emphasizes teaching that supports pedagogical well-being, and primarily in the bachelor's phase, learning is guided to take place on campuses. Job Description The task of the university teacher of gamification is to participate primarily in the implementation of gamification teaching in both Finnish and English. In addition to basic, subject and advanced studies in the field, teaching responsibilities also include other tasks, e.g. related to international master's programs, such as supervising theses and teacher tutoring. The task of the university teacher is also to develop teaching based on research and to bring gamification as part of the organization of teaching. Work tasks also include the preparation of accessible teaching materials, the preparation of automated tasks and the development of individual teaching arrangements. Work tasks are located on the Tampere campuses. Requirements The person selected for the university teacher position is required to have: - a suitable higher university degree - good teaching skills - experience in teaching work - good skills in Finnish and English In addition, the following are considered an advantage: - experience in the field of gamification - experience in teaching courses with large numbers of students, hundreds or thousands - experience in preparing teaching materials - guidance experience and pedagogical studies - good teamwork skills - evidence of research activity - postgraduate studies or a suitable doctoral degree and scientific publications - experience in social interaction - research interests related to gamification or gameful realities. We Offer The position will be filled as a permanent contract starting 1.10.2026 or by agreement. The place of work is Tampere. A probationary period according to the Employment Contracts Act applies to the position. The salary for the position is determined by the salary system for research and teaching staff of universities. The university teacher position is placed at demand level OV 5–6. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance at work is paid. Typically, the starting salary for a university teacher is about €4000-4200/month. A higher salary can also be agreed upon based on the applicant's experience and expertise. We offer the opportunity to work in an active and innovative work community. Our personnel benefits include flexible working possibilities, affordable campus restaurants and cafe services on all campuses, and support for personnel's cultural and sports hobbies. Read more about working at Tampere University. Tampere, located between two large lakes, is Finland's second largest urban area and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. Nature is close everywhere in Tampere and this, together with a strong industrial tradition and an active cultural life, makes Tampere a unique living environment to live and work. Read more about Tampere. Application Instructions Submit your application using the university's electronic application form (link found below this announcement). The application period for the position ends 10.8.2026 at 23:59 Attach to your application in PDF format: - Curriculum Vitae (according to TENK guidelines) - List of publications (according to the Academy of Finland guidelines) - Teaching portfolio (according to the university's guidelines) - Motivation letter (max. 1 page) After the application period, we will invite the most suitable candidates for teaching demonstrations and interviews, which are tentatively scheduled for Friday 28.8.2026. Further information about the positions is provided by: Timo Nummenmaa, University Researcher, Head of Gamification Laboratory, timo.nummenmaa@tuni.fi (not available in July). Professor Timo Hämäläinen, Head of Unit, timo.hamalainen@tuni.fi (not available in July). Ninni Järvinen, HR Specialist, ninni.jarvinen@tuni.fi (not available in July), answers questions related to the application and application process.