Assistant / Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professor in French

The University of Turku, Faculty of Humanities, invites applications for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professor in French. The employment will begin 1.8.2027.

The position is located at the at the University of Turku, within .

Job description

An Assistant / Associate Professor or Professor is expected to conduct and supervise scientific work, provide research-based teaching, follow developments in their field, and participate in societal interaction and international cooperation.

The Assistant / Associate Professor or Professor of French:

• is responsible for the Department of French and its staff, BA, MA and post-graduate studies, and the department's societal interaction,
• teaches and supervises a wide range of topics in French and applied linguistics at the MA level and in the Utuling doctoral programme,
• is responsible for the French studies in the international master's programme that is part of the EC2U university alliance within the School of Languages and Translation Studies, and is also responsible for other international collaborative education initiatives,
• is responsible for developing educational cooperation in French studies among Finnish universities within a network aimed at promoting university education and language policy cooperation between French studies at different universities,
• actively participates in launching research projects and developing research collaboration, as well as conducts research in the field,
• pursues professional development in accordance with a career plan drawn up at the beginning of the employment (in the case of an assistant / associate professor).

We require:

According to the regulations of the University of Turku (Section 29), applicants are required to have:

• a suitable doctoral degree,
• the ability to conduct independent scientific research and experience in leading scientific work,
• experience in international collaboration,
• the ability to provide high-quality, research-based teaching,
• the ability to supervise theses.

In addition, we require:

• a research profile focused on contemporary French or applied linguistics (primarily concerning the French language),
• the ability to serve in a supervisory role or a willingness to participate in supervisory training.

When assessing an applicant's merits, the following will be considered:

• research merits,
• teaching and supervision experience,
• views on the development of the field at the University of Turku,
• activity in acquiring external research funding,
• experience serving as a supervisor.

More detailed information about the assesment criteria can be found in the

Language skills

Successful performance in the position requires proficiency in Finnish and an excellent proficiency in French. However, an applicant with no Finnish skills but good English skills at the time of application may be recruited. In such a case, the selected candidate is required to acquire sufficient Finnish skills for the performance of their duties within three years. The University offers support for language studies.

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

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Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

• Possibilities to develop your expertise - We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
• Your well-being is important to us! - In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport's services at a personnel price.
• We support your work-life balance - Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time.
• An inspiring and supportive work community - We encourage each other and value working together!

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Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for other personnel / teaching and research personnel. The job requirement level of the position is 7 (Assistant/Associate Professor) or 8 -10 (Professor). In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance is paid. The exact salary is determined when the employment contract is drawn up.

The position has a trial period of six months.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 8.5.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Please write your application and accompanying documents in English according to the guidelines

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Tuomas Huumo, email: tuomas.huumo(a)utu.fi

With questions about the application process, please contact: Head of Faculty Administration Mari Husu email: marihusu (a) utu.fi

Faculty of Humanities

at the University of Turku aims to develop its surrounding society by training experienced, open-minded and critical experts for the societal needs of both Finland and the world. Our task is to act as the maintainers and promoters of civilisation. The Faculty operates in two locations, in Turku and Pori.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.