You will be expected to possess a master’s degree qualification in a relevant field, as well as have an advanced level in spoken and written English. Extensive teaching experience at the university or preferably university of applied sciences level is required. In addition, a minimum of three years practical experience of working in an international business field makes you qualified for the position. 
 
The successful candidate must be able to actively contribute to our newly launched Design Based Education (DBE) curriculum. Strong abilities of guiding and mentoring are key competences when implementing the chosen pedagogy, therefore advanced communication skills with a focus on student centered learning is a must. You will be responsible for student facilitation with regards to complex and multidisciplinary company cases, and you will be expected to take on different roles when supervising the company challenges, such as expert, mentor and/or facilitator.

To be the successful candidate you are an agile person with wide-ranging competences in the business field and can teach and mentor a variety of different business-related subjects from entry-level to in-depth knowledge. In addition, you should have experience in supervising bachelor-level thesis. The topics you are asked to teach may vary greatly- they might be related to management, internationalization, sustainable business or data analysis. If you are not afraid of taking a challenge, you are the one we are looking for.

It is essential that teaching and mentoring is conducted regarding applied research and current practice. Therefore, your profile and the ability to network and develop partnerships with external organizations is relevant, to further enhance the University's and the Degree programme's reputation and profile. Furthermore, a strong commitment to self-development and multicultural competences are required.  
 
We highly appreciate candidates who have a passion and the knowledge, skills and competences to meaningfully contribute to a student-centric curriculum. The applicant must have competence in the following areas.  In addition, proven experience in the following areas is also required: 
 
- Ability to practically apply and teach a variety of different business topics (internationalization, management, sustainable business etc.)
- Thesis guidance 
- Student guidance  
- University enterprise cooperation 
- Bonus but not must: Competence in applying for national and international funding from different sources. 
 
The work will start on August 1. 2026 or according to a mutual agreement. The selected candidate will have a six-month probation period. 
 
You will be working mainly at HAMK's Valkeakoski campus. Distance working for a portion of the work is possible based on mutual agreement. 
 
The qualification requirements for a senior lecturer at the university of applied sciences level in Finland are in accordance with decree 1129/2014 § 17. A Senior Lecturer is also required to have 60 credits or 35 study weeks of pedagogical studies. Notwithstanding this, a Senior Lecturer may be recruited on the condition that they complete the required pedagogical studies within three years from the start of their employment. 
 
Applicants will be asked to provide a CV in the following form of Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK: https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae 
 
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a multidisciplinary higher education institution of over 8,800 students and 700 experts situated centrally in the most populated area of southern Finland. We offer inspiring higher education and customer-oriented applied research. The main aim of internationalisation at HAMK is to increase the international competence of students, teachers and other staff and to develop internationalisation within the surrounding region. 

Further information may be obtained from Merja Helin, Head of Degree Programme in International Business, merja.helin@hamk.fi. 
 
Applications are to be sent electronically via Kuntarekry.fi by 6.4.2026.

Further information may be obtained from Merja Helin, Head of Degree Programme in International Business, merja.helin@hamk.fi. 
 

School of Business, Design and Technology

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a multidisciplinary higher education institution of over 8,800 students and 700 experts situated centrally in the most populated area of southern Finland. We offer inspiring higher education and customer-oriented applied research. The main aim of internationalisation at HAMK is to increase the international competence of students, teachers and other staff and to develop internationalisation within the surrounding region. 

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