Senior Lecturer in English Language Communication

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is Finland's largest, multidisciplinary, and international university of applied sciences operating in the Helsinki Metropolitain region. We train experts in culture, business, social and health, and technology. We form a community of 17,000 students and more than 1,000 experts, where different people and worlds meet.

Metropolia Business School is part of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Our education offer includes seven degree programmes, three of them bachelor’s degrees and four master’s degrees. Our work environment is international and multicultural, and some degree programmes are taught entirely in English.

We are seeking a Full-time Senior Lecturer in Communication in English language

for Metropolia Business School, beginning 1.8.2024 or as per agreement.

We are now looking for a new colleague for our English Language and Communications team. Your primary responsibility will be to teach and develop communications related subjects at Metropolia Business School, both at the Myyrmäki Campus and online. You will also provide thesis guidance and language supervision mostly at bachelor level, but possibly also for master’s students.

We require a suitable master’s degree (English communication, Linguistics, teaching English as a foreign language or an appropriate alternative). In addition to an inspiring resumé and presentation skills, you have strong knowledge of both written and oral communication, community and business communication, and cross-cultural communication.

We value a professional, enthusiastic approach and strong pedagogical skills with the ability to guide and advise different types of learners and international students. Mastering online pedagogy is an advantage. A strong, professional business background, competence in business communications and an interest in career coaching is also an advantage.

In addition to teaching and thesis supervision, the tasks may include RDI, continuous education work and tailored courses for customer organizations, which you tackle with equal enthusiasm and an active approach to development, utilizing your networks and building new ones. You are a team player who is energized by student and colleague encounters. In return, we offer you challenging tasks in an innovative work environment in cooperation with dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues and motivated students, and possibilities to develop your skills and competencies.

Teacher qualification requirements are a master’s degree and a minimum of three years’ work experience. In addition, pedagogical qualifications are required but can be completed within three years from the start of employment. The pay and conditions of service are determined in accordance with the collective agreement for universities of applied sciences of the Finnish Education Employers (FEE / SIVISTA).

Inquiries

For general information please contact Team Leader Suvi Moll, tel. 040 183 6464 on Mon 29.4. at 9-12 or Thursday 2.5. at 11-12.

For info on teaching contents, please contact Senior Lecturer in Communication Louise Stansfield, tel. 040 717 7726 on Wednesday 24.4. at 14-16 or on Thursday 26.4. at 10-12.

Applications via the Metropolia application system by 5.5.2024