"Lecturer Positions in Computer Science (University Teacher, University Lecturer, Senior University Lecturer)"

(Three positions)

The Department of Computer Science at Aalto University invites applications for lecturer positions in computer science. The positions of the Aalto University lecturer career system are available at the levels of University Teacher, University Lecturer, and Senior University Lecturer. The positions are full-time and permanent. We invite applications from the following three areas:

• Bioinformatics, biostatistics, and health data science
• General computer science: programming, algorithms, and theory
• Software engineering

The candidates must hold a doctoral degree in any of the areas listed above or related fields, such as Statistics or Applied Mathematics, at the time of being appointed, and they are expected to have very good teaching skills and a deep interest in teaching and working with students in higher education. We value pedagogical studies and interest in pedagogical development, as well as industry experience. Teaching at Aalto University is based on high-quality research, so we also value ongoing research activities.

As many of the courses provided by the department are fairly large, we value previous experience in organizing large courses, good communication and management skills for coordinating teams of teaching assistants as well as experience in learning analytics and the skills necessary to technically set up such courses (e.g., using automated grading tools and various learning platforms). The candidates should have a collaborative mindset in teaching and teaching development across the faculty of the Department of Computer Science as well as other (interdisciplinary) programmes offered in Aalto University. Due to the department’s teaching needs, the candidates must be able to teach both in Finnish and in English. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment with diverse faculty members. Therefore, applications from groups that have been underrepresented in computer science are particularly sought.

Lecturers are expected to provide and develop high-quality, research-based teaching that is accessible for students with diverse backgrounds, and create engaging, interactive learning environments for students. Lecturers will also contribute to curriculum development, mentor students, supervise theses, and participate in research in the largest computer science department in Finland.

The Department of Computer Science is among Europe’s top-20 CS departments. The department has strong groups in a range of areas including algorithms, data science, machine learning and AI, mobile and distributed systems, secure systems, software engineering, computing education research, and visual computing and human-computer interaction. The department attracts significant numbers of high-achieving international students into its MSc in engineering and doctoral programs, and as the foremost CS educator in Finland, it is home to the best Finnish CS students. The department is currently expanding its bachelor program and investing heavily in online and continuous education.

The Department of Computer Science provides world-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. The work combines fundamental research with new applications. The department is known for its innovative and consistently high-quality work. It is matching the very best teams in the world and is a coveted partner in international collaborations. Furthermore, the department is recognized for its fresh and dynamic culture and low bureaucracy.

Aalto University offers excellent opportunities and encouragement for cross-disciplinary collaboration between engineering, science, business and design, with local partners both at Aalto and University of Helsinki. Aalto provides its employees with occupational healthcare and many opportunities for further education and training.

The annual working time for teaching and research staff is 1612 hours, of which lecturers should allocate 50-80% to teaching, depending on their level in the career system.

The applicants will be reviewed in relation to their career stage on the basis of their teaching credentials, research achievements, and the societal impact of their work.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Apply now! link below.

Applications will close on Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 23:59 EET (UTC+2). The submitted application materials must be in English and must include the following attachments in PDF format:

1. cover letter including a summary of merits and most important achievements,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. teaching portfolio (description of your teaching experience with any supporting material, approximate length 2-4 pages; short-listed candidates will be asked to prepare full-length portfolios at a later stage according to Aalto University’s instructions: https://www.aalto.fi/sites/default/files/2024-04/Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf),
4. research statement that outlines past achievements as well as current and future research plans (approximate length two pages),
5. list of publications with the three most important publications highlighted.

In addition to the above attachments, in the application form, you are required to submit names, positions, affiliations and e-mail addresses of two referees available to provide recommendation letters.

You will log in to the recruitment system using an email account. This email address will be used for communication throughout the review process. Please ensure that the same email address appears in all your application documents (e.g., CV). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi). Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via their profile in the internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs).

Further Information

Please contact the search committee chair Associate Professor Harri Lähdesmäki or, in recruitment-process-related questions, HR Partner Laura Kuusisto-Noponen; emails: laura.kuusisto-noponen@aalto.fi.