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SAMK is a creator, developer, internationaliser and promoter of entrepreneurship in the region. We are a stable and reputable university of applied sciences with a good spirit and a good work ethic. That's why it's good to come to us. We strive for a working culture where diverse people thrive and prosper, and we offer a lot of freedom and autonomy. We value experience. We give employees the opportunity to grow their own skills and network.
Recruiting
We are recruiting experts for SAMK's research projects
SAMK has five research centers supporting companies and communities in developing their operations and finding future business opportunities.
- RoboAI (at www.roboai.fi) a research and product development center focusing on automation, robotics and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the University of Tampere
- RoboAI Health is part of RoboAI, focusing on product and service development in wellbeing and health technologies
- RoboAI Green supports the region's technology cluster for metals and batteries in collaboration with Prizztech
- The Marine Logistics Research Center (at www.merilogistiikka.fi) conducts research and product and service development on efficiency, safety, blue and green growth
- WANDER Research Center (at www.wander.fi) is a consortium of research and product development where water, materials and indoor hygiene meet
- The Ceter for Tourism Development (at www.matkailunkehittamiskeskus.fi) guides the tourism industry towards sustainable and profitable business
Business Intelligence Centre BIC (at www.tiedollajohtaminen.fi) focuses on improving the competitiveness, efficiency, productivity and well-being of organisations
We are looking for experts to work on research projects at our centers.
Job vacancies are available in areas such as:
- Communication and marketing
- Business development
- International trade
- Knowledge Management
- Digital development
- Data analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation and robotics
- Technological Metals
- Green transition
- We are also looking for several project managers.
The positions are fixed-term, 12-36 month contracts. SAMK launches more than 50 new projects every year. The positions can also be part-time, making them suitable for entrepreneurs to complement their own project portfolio. Jobs are also suitable for Master's thesis and dissertation writers. The positions are filled on a fast-track basis.
Please send your open application to Cimmo Nurmi, Vice President for Research, cimmo.nurmi@samk.fi
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is looking for applicants for the Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
SENIOR LECTURER (Communication / English)
for an open-ended employment contract from 1.8.2023 or by agreement. The primary location is SAMK Campus Rauma.
We are looking for an experienced teacher of communication/English with the ability to teach a wide range of communication courses in our international degree programmes in English. Your main tasks will also include teaching some business courses, supervising theses and mentoring students in the Degree Programme in International Business. We require proof of student guidance skills and proficiency in the use of digital tools and online pedagogy as well as readiness for contact teaching at the campus. We value prior experience in working with multicultural student groups, practical experience in marketing and sales, and skills and interest in contributing to a student-centred and future-oriented curriculum. Excellent English skills are required and preferably you also already have some Finnish language skills or at least an ability and willingness to acquire them.
In addition, your tasks include developing learning environments in cooperation with other actors, as well as participating in research and development activities in your field. We value initiative, a student-oriented approach to work, drive for constant development as well as organizational ability. You are passionate about teaching and want to influence and contribute to the development of future experts.
You should have at least a master’s level university degree and at least three years of professional experience. You must have completed the pedagogical teacher education studies of 60 credits or be willing to obtain the qualification within three years of being selected for the position.
The general eligibility requirements for the position are determined according to the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences 1129/2014. The terms of employment and remuneration are determined in accordance with SIVISTA collective agreement.
More Information:
25 April from 09:00 to 10:00, Head of Teaching Salla Lehtonen, tel. +358 44 710 3932.
Applications (incl. application letter and CV) by 23:59 on 1 May 2023 via e-form:https://elomake.samk.fi//lomakkeet/14459/lomake.html?rinnakkaislomake=rinnakkaislomake1[k][k]
The interviews and teaching sample will be held on 16 and 17 May 2023 at SAMK Campus Rauma.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is looking for applicants for the Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
SENIOR LECTURER (International Business)
for an open-ended employment contract from 1.8.2023 or by agreement. The primary location is SAMK Campus Rauma.
We are looking for a senior lecturer with the ability to teach a wide range of business courses in the field of international business and sustainability in business management. As your main tasks will also include supervising theses of international business students both in bachelor’s and master’s programmes, we require a doctoral or licentiate degree and excellent English language skills. In addition, we require proof of proficiency in the use of digital tools and online pedagogy as well as readiness to contact teaching at the Rauma campus. We value prior experience in working internationally in a multicultural setting. Preferably you also already have some Finnish language skills or at least an ability and willingness to acquire them. Your tasks also include developing learning environments in cooperation with other actors, as well as participating in research and development activities in your field.
You should have a passion for teaching, a student-oriented approach to work, good communication skills and a drive for constant self-development by being ready to step out of your comfort zone to learn new things. You are able to cooperate both internationally and locally with business schools and enterprises, and you have a keen interest in developing future experts.
You should have a doctoral or licentiate degree and at least three years of professional experience. You must have completed the pedagogical teacher education studies of 60 credits or be willing to obtain the qualification within three years of being selected for the position.
The general eligibility requirements for the position are determined according to the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences 1129/2014. The terms of employment and remuneration are determined in accordance with SIVISTA collective agreement.
More Information: 27 April from 16:00 to 17:00, Head of Teaching Salla Lehtonen, tel. + 358 44 710 3932
Applications (incl. application letter and CV) by 23:59 on 1 May 2023 via e-form:
https://elomake.samk.fi//lomakkeet/14460/lomake.html?rinnakkaislomake=rinnakkaislomake1[k][k][k]
The interviews and teaching sample will be held on 15 or 16 May 2023 at SAMK Campus Rauma.
SENIOR LECTURER (nursing)
for an open-ended employment contract starting from 1.8.2023 or according to agreement. Primary location SAMK Campus Pori.
We are looking for a teacher with the ability to teach a wide range of clinical areas of nursing education, research and development methods, and to supervise theses in the international degree programme in nursing. Teaching is mainly in the English-language degree programme in nursing, so a good command of English is essential. We also require proof of student guidance skills as well as proficiency in the use of digital tools and online pedagogy.
You should have a Master's degree and solid work experience. We value your experience in teaching and supervising international nursing students and developing nursing education. We appreciate your interest in developing international co-operation and research and development activities, as well as constructive teamwork and active self-development, and innovative working, taking into account SAMK's strategic goals.
You must have completed the pedagogical teacher education studies of 60 credits or be willing to obtain the qualification within three years of being selected for the position.
You will be inspired by motivated students, team members working towards common goals, and the modern and comfortable working environment SAMK offers.
The general eligibility requirements for the positions are determined by the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences 1129/2014. Conditions of employment and remuneration are determined by Section D of the SIVISTA collective agreement.
For further information:
Mrs. Anne-Maria Kanerva, Head of Teaching, tel. +358 44 710 3418, on 27 March 2023 at 14-15 pm
Mrs. Tiina Savola, Dean of the Faculty, tel. +358 44 710 3882, on 23 March at 14.30-16 pm.
Applications must be submitted by e-form by 10 April 2023 at 23.59 pm:
https://elomake.samk.fi//lomakkeet/14303/lomake.html?rinnakkaislomake=rinnakkaislomake
Are you interested in working as a part-time teacher: submit an open application (hr@samk.fi). CV + application (teaching experience, subjects taught, etc.)
SAMK's profile is based on the needs of the region
SAMK is one of 26 universities of applied sciences in Finland. SAMK's profile is to invest in education that supports the industrial renewal as well as research, development and innovation operations.
The various trades and sectors in Satakunta require SAMK to engage in extensive education and research activities in technology and business as well as in social and health issues.
Expertise is valued, maintained and developed
SAMK allocates significant money and time to the development of its personnel in a systematic and long-term manner.
We aim for the values of the indices describing the competence and well-being of employees to be higher than the average for expert organizations.
SAMK's values are:
- Together we will make results.
- We encourage curiosity.
- We inspire responsibility.
- We want to exceed expectations.
The focal points of staff development are
• Solidifying digital teachership (the development program is open to all staff members)
• Ensuring competence in areas of expertise and emerging sectors
• Development of international and language skills
• Development of management and leadership as well as provision of peer support
Information about the recruitment process
The open vacancies at SAMK can always be seen on SAMK websites www.samk.fi/tyopaikat and in English on www.samk.fi/vacancies and on TE Services sites (www.mol.fi).
The vacancies are also advertised on a case-by-case basis on other channels:
- SAMK social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (depending on the vacancy)
- Printtimedia (depending on the vacancy)
- Intranet
APPLICATION
SAMK vacancies can only be applied for by filling in an e-recruitment form. We do not deal with applications written on paper or submitted by email. If you wish to submit an open application, you can send it by email to: hr@samk.fi.
We only take into consideration applications that have arrived by the deadline. Qualifications for the position must be met by the end of the application period and need to be proved when the employment contract is signed.
In the job advertisement we will tell who is the person giving more information on the vacancy. Do not hesitate to contact this person during the time given in the advertisement.
A selection group approved by the President is formed.
Teacher recruitments always include at least the dean of the faculty, team leader, student representative and the representative of human resources department.
In other recruitments, the selection group consists of experts, who are in a central position regarding the vacancy.
The responsibility of the selection group is to examine the applications, select the suitable candidates for the interview, interview the candidates and put forward a selection proposal for the President.
Selection groups utilize triangulation/several methods to obtain as comprehensive and versatile a picture of the applicants as possible. Besides interviews, demonstration lectures or demonstrations of skill as well as aptitude tests are utilized for all permanent positions, for fixed-term positions this is carried out selectively.
Depending on the position, ca. 4–6 applicants are invited to the interview. The aim is to conduct the interviews during one day, which has usually been given in the job advertisement. The interviewers are always introduced to interview practices and they must obey the instructions of SAMK related to equality and employment equity.
The final selection is made by the President based on the proposal put forward by the selection group. All the applicants are informed of the ending of the selection process as soon as possible once the selection has been made.
When making the selection, all the important merits for performing the duties successfully will be taken into consideration diversely.
Each recruitment is important to us and each encounter is unique. We want to excel in recruitment as well and we are continuously working to become better at it.
Was there something that made you think or wonder in our recruitment process? What else would you have wanted to know? Do you have development ideas? Contact us hr@samk.fi
SAMK offers its employees benefits such as
- internal training with a significant annual training budget
- general and occupational health care
- sports and cultural benefits (including massage) supporting the well-being of the staff
- on-campus dining and other possible lunch options
- staff club activities
- a wide range of benefits related to competence development, such as free open university and in-house training
- access to CampusMoWe sports facilities (e.g. gym, group exercise, ball games)
SAMK as told by employees
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