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 School of Languages and Translation Studies at the University of Turku, within the Department of French. 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. 

Job description

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 School of Languages and Translation Studies at the University of Turku, within the Department of French.

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).

Requirements

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 General eligibility requirements and the recruitment process for the position of Professor and Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track).

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.

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

Apply between 8 April 2026 and 8 May 2026 16 :00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Applications must be submitted through the electronic recruitment system. A link to the application form can be found above the job announcement.

The application must include: 

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) accordance with the practice of Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK)
2. Selected publications for evaluation. Publications or links to publications will be sent via the electronic recruitment system. Section “Selected publications” of the form. 
3. List of publications in accordance with Research Council of Finland. Section “List of publication” of the form
4. Teaching portfolio in accordance with university practice. Section “Teaching portfolio” of the form.
5. Development plans for the area concerning research, teaching, and societal interaction (up to 2 pages). The section of the form entitled “Development plans for the area concerning research, teaching, and societal interaction”.

List of those publications and other work which the applicant wishes to be submitted to the experts in connection with the application; (numbered, the maximum number of publications is 10). The applicant’s contribution to the joint publications should be described. Section “Other attachments”.

Attachments 1–6 mentioned above are mandatory.

NOTE! A research plan does not need to be included in the application.

Application documents must be submitted in English. However, applicants are requested to provide the Finnish names of Finnish-language departments, units, programs, etc., as well as Finnish titles for any positions mentioned.

Only one enclosure can be added in each enclosure segment in the eRekry online application system. The file formats to be used can be found in the info file of each enclosure. Regarding the publications, it should be noted that the system only allows a compressed file format (.zip). The zip-folder may include multiple documents.

Applicants should state how they can be contacted during the selection process for the appointment, and the e-mail address and the postal address to which written communications should be sent.

Evaluation

A preparation group may make a pre-selection of the applicants, and the proposal on selection of experts and the proposal for the appointment. It may also participate in the assessment of teaching skills and interview the applicants.

Statements concerning the qualifications and merits of persons applying for the post are requested from a minimum of two experts.

For more see the attachment.

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