Position Overview

The Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is seeking applications for positions of assistant, associate, and full professor of Special Education. The roles involve conducting research, teaching, and securing funding. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have research and teaching experience. The positions start on 1 January 2027, with fixed-term contracts until 31 May 2031. Salary ranges from €56,000 to €70,000 for assistant/associate professors and €67,000 to €100,000 for full professors. The application deadline is 11 August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research
• Teach courses and supervise students
• Secure research funding

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree
• Research experience
• Teaching experience
• Research funding success