SAMK as an employer

We are looking for a senior lecturer for the teaching entity Intelligent Industry in the field of Mechatronics for a permanent teaching position. The position is filled from June 2022 (or as agreed).

The primary location is SAMK campus Pori, Finland.

The areas of Mechatronics are strong in Satakunta area and at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. We are increasing the competence of the companies and students in the area by attracting also international talent to study and work in Satakunta. The teaching entity of Intelligent Industry is an international team of professionals in Mechatronics and AI related teaching and research activities.

We are looking for a specialist to shape the future of the education. In addition to teaching, work includes anticipating the changing needs of working life and adapting the curriculum to meet these needs by working closely with the industry and other stakeholders. We also expect to have onboard a professional with excellent capabilities in research including publications.

We value a professional with good team working skills and ability to build professional networks nationally and internationally. Due to the operational environment, you work fluently both in Finnish and in English language. All the work is student-centered. Project-based teaching skills and experience in it are considered an advantage. Competence in R&D activities and interest in national and international co-operation is crucial, as well as experience and interest in developing different pedagogical approaches in higher education.

Minimum a Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, but we do appreciate a PhD degree. The selected professional also has relevant experience from the substance area.The selected professional commits to gain the degree of professional teacher education within three years if not gained before starting in the position. (Professional teacher education studies are meant for teachers who are working at vocational institutions or at universities of applied sciences. Studies in the Professional Teacher Education Programme consist of 60 ECTS credits and provide teacher qualifications in the professional field.) Eligibility requirements are according to the Universities of Applied Sciences Decree. Finnish Education Employers (FEE) General Collective Agreement states the terms and salary details of the work contract.

Contact information:

Head of Teaching, Intelligent Industry, Marcel van Geffen (SAMK/Faculty of Technology) marcel.van.geffen@samk.fi

Dean Marika Seppälä (SAMK/Faculty of Technology) marika.seppala@samk.fi

Applications are to be sent by filling in the form (in Finnish) and adding necessary attachments by the 13^th of May: https://elomake.samk.fi//lomakkeet/13125/lomake.html