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Assistant professor / associate professor or professor of Language Education - University of Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland

Language Education

Posted: June 1, 2026
Posted 14 days ago
Last seen in crawl: June 9, 2026 (5d ago)
Application Deadline: August 11, 2026
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Job Description

The Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is seeking applications for a position in language education. The role involves leading research, developing networks, engaging in international activities, and teaching, especially in teacher training, the Study Track for Class Teachers, and doctoral education. The focus is on foreign language studies, multilingual school environments, language didactics, and related research. The appointee will supervise theses, develop research through Finnish and international networks, collaborate with teacher training schools, and undertake administrative and public engagement responsibilities.

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University of Helsinki appears in 304 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Lammi, Finland, and Remote - Finland.

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Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Leading research in language education
  • Developing research networks
  • Teaching in teacher training and doctoral education
  • Supervising theses

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in relevant field
  • Research experience in language education or related field
  • Teaching skills in higher education
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