University Lecturer in Societal Security

About the role

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki seeks a permanent University Lecturer in Societal Security, starting 1 January 2027. The role focuses on teaching, research, and programme development within the international Master’s Programme in Societal Security.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, research‑based teaching for the Master’s Programme, including track‑specific and common courses.
• Coordinate and develop the Democracy, Inequality, and Societal Resilience track.
• Supervise master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Conduct internationally recognised research in social and public policy, social psychology, or sociology.
• Participate in student guidance, academic administration, and programme development.

Required profile

• Applicable doctoral degree by the application deadline.
• Proven ability to provide research‑based teaching at the university level.
• Experience supervising master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Active international research profile with publications in relevant fields.
• Excellent English proficiency; willingness to acquire moderate Finnish or Swedish proficiency.

Required skills