Producer, Theatre Arts Degree Programme, Näty (Part-time substitution) - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences together form one of Finland's second largest multidisciplinary, inspiring and impactful research and learning communities. Our core competencies are technology, health and society. Read more: www.tuni.fi We are looking for a producer for a fixed-term and part-time position (1.9.2026–30.4.2027; 50% working time) to support actor training, artistic research and related artistic activities in the theatre arts degree programme (Näty). The theatre arts degree programme (Näty) is part of the communication sciences unit located in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication. The degree programme organizes multidisciplinary training in actor arts at the bachelor's and master's levels. In addition, the degree programme carries out postgraduate education and research in the performing arts. The teaching of the theatre arts degree programme is based on artistic research, focusing on actor art and performance and their changing operating environments. In teaching, different areas of expression, forms and techniques of acting are practiced and examined in various historical, cultural and philosophical frameworks. In addition, performances are made in the teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION The producer's duties include acting as production support for actor training and artistic research at Näty. Responsibilities of the position: - Production planning, budgeting and marketing of performance projects and other events implemented in the degree programme, as well as informing about them and producing text materials concerning them. - Practical arrangements of the degree programme's MA entrance examinations and acting as a secretary. - Contact and interaction with partners and stakeholders in cooperation with other staff. - Planning and implementation of the degree programme's co-productions in cooperation with other staff. - Building the visibility of the degree programme's pedagogical and artistic activities in different media and platforms. - Participating in the implementation of Näty's 60th anniversary week to be held in February 2027 in cooperation with other staff. REQUIREMENTS - Suitable lower university degree - Work experience in producer duties - Knowledge of performing arts - Understanding of the special features of university education - Excellent interaction and cooperation skills - Flexible working method (possibility to work also at atypical working times) - Excellent oral and written skills in Finnish and English Considered an advantage: - Higher university degree in a suitable field - Work experience in theatre arts and/or its university education - Experience in international collaborations - Other suitable work experience Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly future-looking, developing community. Important values for us are openness, criticality, diversity, learner-centeredness, courage, culture and responsibility. We hope that you can commit to these values and promote activities in accordance with them in your own position. WE OFFER The position is filled as fixed-term (8 months) and part-time (50% working time), and the employment begins on 1.9.2026. A 4-month probationary period according to the Employment Contracts Act applies to the position. The position offers the opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary cooperation and support the growth of talented and motivated students into professionals in actor arts. In addition, it enables the development of your own expertise as part of the university community. The salary for the position is determined according to the salary system for other specialist and support staff of the general collective agreement of universities. The demand level of the producer is placed at demand level 8. In addition, a salary part based on personal performance is paid, which is determined according to the experience and performance of the selected person. In your work, you will be supported by professional colleagues in addition to your supervisor. We work on campus, where affordable restaurant and cafe services are available. Our personnel benefits include, among others, sports, culture and wellbeing benefit (Epassi), comprehensive occupational health care services and the "one hour of working time for exercise" benefit. Read more about working with us on our employer pages. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit your application using the university's electronic application form (link found below this announcement). The application period for the position ends on 30.7.2026, 23:59. Attach the following documents to your application in pdf format in Finnish or English: - A short cover letter describing your work experience and skills for the position - CV Further information about the position is provided by the supervisor of Näty's support service team Myy Ojanpää, myy.ojanpaa(at)tuni.fi, and about the content of the position by professor of theatre arts Pauliina Hulkko, pauliina.hulkko(at)tuni.fi. Application period starts: 24.06.2026 15:00 Application period ends: 30.07.2026 23:59