University Lecturer in European Studies

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of

UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN EUROPEAN STUDIES

for a fixed-term position from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030, or as agreed

The duties of a University Lecturer include providing teaching in accordance with degree requirements of the degree programmes within the Centre of European Studies (CES), supervising and examining theses, conducting research in their academic field, and contributing to the development of the Centre and to its shared responsibilities.

Centre for European Studies (CES) is a multidisciplinary research unit within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki, collaborating with other faculties. The Centre advances research and teaching in European Studies, understood broadly as an interdisciplinary field that examines European societies, their interconnections, and the institutions governing cooperation among them through contemporary and historical perspectives. The Centre serves as a host unit for researchers and projects, organises seminars and conferences, and coordinates the international, interdisciplinary Master's Programme in European and Nordic Studies (ENS).

The appointee will teach and supervise students in the ENS programme and contribute to the Centre's research-led activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate wide-ranging familiarity with and understanding of the multiple subfields of European and EU studies. In the selection process, we value evidence of independent, high-quality international research that opens new perspectives in the field, a strong commitment to teaching and to the academic community, and a high standard of pedagogical competence.

Teaching ProfileThe University Lecturer will teach and supervise students in the Master's Programme in European and Nordic Studies (ENS), coordinated by the Centre for European Studies. Teaching responsibilities include, inter alia, coordination of the compulsory course Contemporary Researc