Professor or Associate Professor (Tenure Track, level 2 ) of Art Education
About this role
The Faculty of Art and Design at the University of Lapland invites applications for the position of Professor / Associate Professor (Tenure Track, level 2) in Art Education. The field of the position is visual arts teacher education and research in art education and will be filled from 1 February 2027.
The position is located in the Faculty of Art and Design at the University of Lapland. The University also comprises the Faculties of Education, Social Sciences, and Law, as well as the Arctic Centre. Together with Lapland University of Applied Sciences, the University forms the Lapland University Consortium (LUC). The Faculty of Art and Design offers degree programmes in Art Education, Graphic Design, Audiovisual Media Culture, Fashion and Textile Design, and Design. In addition, the faculty provides several master's programmes designed to meet current educational needs.
The position adheres in the Department of Visual Arts, which includes the degree programme in Art Education as well as studies in visual arts and culture. Teaching and supervision in the faculty are grounded in research and artistic practice. Studies in Art Education combine theoretical inquiry, artistic practice, and art pedagogy. The programme emphasises contemporary art, the role of art education in sustainability transformations, and the promotion of social and cultural equality. Graduates of the Art Education programme are qualified to teach visual art in basic and upper secondary education in Finland, as well as at other educational levels and in basic art education. They are also qualified for expert roles in visual culture within cultural institutions, museums, organisations, and businesses. Students can tailor their studies to align with their individual career goals.
A northern orientation and regional engagement are central to the faculty's project activities in Art Education. Core and doctoral studies are closely connected to these projects. The field maintains extensive regional, nati