Åbo Akademi University is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. With its strong Nordic ties, Åbo Akademi University has an acclaimed and recognized position within research and education both nationally and internationally. The Faculty of Science and Engineering develops solutions and processes for a sustainable society. Our research is done in cooperation with the industry, research institutes and other universities both in Finland and abroad. The faculty is located in Turku and Vaasa.
Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU) invites applications to the position as Associate Professor (tenure track, level 2) or Professor in Bedrock Geology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The employment begins in the fall of 2025, or as agreed. The position is located in Turku, Finland.
At the unit of geology and mineralogy at ÅAU, the research and teaching is focused on Fennoscandian bedrock: its evolution, structures, composition and resources, as well as environmental geology. Information about research conducted at the unit can be found on https://www.abo.fi/en/geology-and-mineralogy-research-and-personnel/.
WORK DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
The professor’s field of science is bedrock geology, with a focus on the Fennoscandian bedrock. The area of responsibility includes teaching at all levels.
A professor shall carry out scientific research, provide research-based tuition, follow developments in science, participate in societal interaction, and in national and international cooperation within one’s field of responsibility in accordance with the Universities Act (558/2009).
Associate professors' tasks include conducting independent research, leading research projects, and procuring research funding. Associate professors participate in teaching and supervision in general, a third of the working time.
Detailed information about the position, the qualification and evaluation criteria and the recruitment process are found in the appointment plan: https://web.abo.fi/befattningar/2024/Appointment_plan_Professor_in_Bedrock_Geology.pdf
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The language requirements at Åbo Akademi University are defined in Section 78 of the University Act (558/2009) and in § 1 and 2 the Åbo Akademi University internal language instructions (25.2.2010).
For teaching positions, native Finnish citizens are required to have excellent proficiency in Swedish (written and oral) and sufficient proficiency in Finnish. Applicants that have not yet a certificate of their Swedish language skills can demonstrate their skills and, if necessary, take a language test arranged by the ÅAU Language Board. For instructions regarding demonstration of Swedish language skills, please see https://www.abo.fi/om-abo-akademi/jobba-hos-oss/information-om-sprakkunskapskrav-for-sokande-till-undervisningsbefattningar/ (in Swedish only).
Foreigners and non-native Finnish citizens can be exempted from the requirement to have proficiency in Swedish and Finnish and still be eligible for the position as professor. Swedish skills are considered a merit. However, as the administrative and teaching language of the university primarily is Swedish, the person appointed is expected to acquire such knowledge of Swedish that he or she will be able to participate successfully in teaching and administrative tasks in Swedish in the future.
Excellent oral and written knowledge of English is necessary for managing the duties of the position successfully.
SALARY AND WORKING TIME
The salary for Professors is set on levels 8-11 of the job demand level for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid. See the salary chart for teaching and research staff: https://www.sivista.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Salary-Scales-010622.pdf
Teachers and researchers have a total working time of 1,612 hours per year.
APPLICATION
Submit your electronic application through the ÅAU recruitment system below by January 13, 2025 at 15:00 (Finnish local time) at the latest. For guidelines on the electronic application, please see https://www.abo.fi/en/instructions-for-submitting-an-application/.
The application should include the following enclosures (in English):
1) A curriculum vitae (CV) and a complete list of publications in compliance with the TENK model (The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity) https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae
2) A teaching portfolio. Instructions for the portfolio are available at https://web.abo.fi/befattningar/Pedagogical_portfolio2021.pdf
3) A separate list of a maximum of 10 publications that the applicant has chosen to demonstrate his or her competence. The publications should be available electronically and the applicant will provide links to the publications in the list of publications or upload them to a separate system for file transfer.
4) A research plan (max. 5 pages).
5) The applicant’s view on the position and on academic leadership (max. 3 pages).
The applicants may be requested to submit copies of diplomas and certificates after the deadline for application.
INFORMATION
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dean Patrik Henelius (email: patrik.henelius[a]abo.fi). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Anna Lübchow (anna.lubchow[a]abo.fi).
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds within the scientific field in question to apply for the position. Åbo Akademi University works for equal gender distribution and diversity in all staff categories.
