Assistant professor / associate professor or professor of Teacher Education Research

[Mathematics Education Researchers (MER) community]

Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of  

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION RESEARCH

The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qualifications and career stage. Further information on the University of Helsinki's tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027. 

 

Job overview 

The Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of professor specialised in research on teacher education. In this context, the field is broadly defined and covers the societal dimensions of teacher education, education systems, education policy and structural aspects. The focus is on curricula and pedagogical practices in teacher education, encompassing themes associated with learning as a teacher, professional development and the ethics of the teaching profession. The appointee will examine teacher education as a central element of teaching and learning across a range of educational settings and contexts, as well as in relation to equity, inclusion and social justice.

The appointee is expected to conduct internationally recognised research on teacher education at different educational levels and in different contexts. The appointee will examine how teacher education is linked not only to learning and teaching in various contexts, but also to education systems and societal questions.

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to effectively and thoroughly structure and manage research in teacher education. In-depth understanding of the central role of teacher education in the educational system and society is of utmost importance. Applicants are expected to have advanced and versatile methodological expertise.

Primary duties:

• High-quality research
• Teaching, student guidance and supervision on the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels
• Curriculum design for teacher education and management of educational scientific research initiatives in teacher education
• Establishment of domestic and international research collaboration projects and networks
• Research-based development of teacher education as well as development and experimentation collaboration with other faculties, the University’s teacher training schools and the field school network
• Participation in public discussion and Faculty administration.

 

The position offers a unique opportunity to influence teacher education as well as its research-based development and societal dimensions.

 
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