University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology

About the role

Aalto University's Department of Design is looking for a University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology. The post suits someone with rich practical experience of manufacturing design in an industrial context and a strong interest in educating future designers. The main work is with the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Fashion (Finnish and Swedish) and the Master's Programme in Design (English, Finnish and Swedish), alongside workshop masters and administrative staff.

Key responsibilities

• Educate students in turning design concepts into prototypes suitable for industrial manufacture, using mature and emerging technologies
• Cover manufacturing techniques relevant to product design, such as designing and mechanically engineering an injection-moulded plastic product ready for production
• Teach CAD and CAM software in an industrial context and basics of prototyping including model making
• Take part in developing teaching, design activities and research at the Department of Design
• Guide and assess student assignments and theses, and help with the intake of new students when needed

Required profile

• Master's degree in design or a relevant field
• Documented track record in design practice, in industry or manufacturing contexts
• Strong interest in teaching design students practical skills and guiding theses
• Proficiency in English
• Advantages: university-level teaching experience, Finnish and/or Swedish proficiency, research merits, documented pedagogic training

Required skills

• Ability to teach industrial manufacturing processes for scaled production and some one-off prototyping skills
• Ability to apply digital fabrication knowledge together with digital modelling teachers
• Experience in curriculum design and teaching development

What we offer

• Well-equipped workshops (3D printing, laser cutter, mechatronics, solid materials, ceramics, glass) for prototype building
• Professional development opportunities and staff trainings
• Hybrid work model, primarily at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, with good public transport links

To apply, submit a design practice portfolio (up to six projects), a motivation letter, a TENK-compliant CV and a teaching portfolio through the Aalto University recruitment site by 22 October 2026. Employees apply through the internal HR system Workday; students and visitors apply through the open positions page.