Work Life Professor, Growth and Commercialization - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences form Finland's second largest multidisciplinary, inspiring, and impactful research and learning community. The university's core expertise areas are technology, health, and society. We are seeking a part-time and full-time Professor of Working Life, Growth, and Commercialization starting from November 1, 2026, or as agreed. The role aims to strengthen Finnish companies' growth capacity, commercialization expertise, and customer-oriented value creation through teaching, research, and collaboration with companies. The candidate should have extensive experience in marketing, customer-driven business, and related commercialization and growth issues, combining practical business experience, research thinking, and effective cooperation with companies. The role addresses Finland's key economic challenge: slow growth, cautious innovation, and the need for increased productivity, investment, and international competitiveness. The position is located within the Faculty of Management and Business at Tampere University, in the Department of Business Studies, focusing on areas like industrial sales, value-creating risk management, and experiential economy. Responsibilities include designing and implementing teaching on growth, commercialization, and customer-oriented business, advancing research in growth strategies, customer value creation, marketing, and business models, developing work-based pedagogical solutions, strengthening student work-life skills, building networks, and enhancing societal impact through expert tasks, seminars, and public discussion. Requirements include a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent expertise, significant achievements in business or public sectors, extensive business experience, excellent Finnish and English skills, and strong presentation skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in strategic marketing leadership, network development, and national/international activity. The contract is for three years from November 1, 2026, with part-time options at 40%. The salary starts at approximately 6,500 euros/month for full-time. Benefits include flexible working, affordable campus restaurants, and cultural and sports support. The application deadline is August 21, 2026, and applications should include a CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Contact: Professor Marko Seppänen, Professor Hannu Saarijärvi, and HR Specialist Anni Zilliacus.