Lecturers, Paramedic and Public Health Nursing

Are you an expert in Paramedic Nursing or Public Health Nursing and a person who wants to contribute to the future of social and healthcare professionals, the growth, renewal skills development? Join us in building Finland’s highest-quality social and health care workforce!

We are looking for two lecturers to join the Faculty of Social Services and Health Care at LAB University of Applied Sciences. One lecturer will focus on public healthcare nursing and the other on paramedics. 

We at LAB educate experts in the fields of social work, healthcare and education and provide continuing education for a wide range of professionals. Internationalization is strongly reflected in our strategy, and we are constantly developing new ways to promote internationalization. We are keen on RDI activities and value the diverse expertise of our staff. We want to enable the growth and development of sustainable well-being in society.  We place particular emphasis on promoting health and safety, sustainable renewal and a life of dignity. 

In addition to teaching, your main duties as a lecturer in paramedics or public health nursing include guidance, research, development and innovation, as well as planning, developing and implementing both degree programs and continuing education. The tasks are varied and evolve in line with the profile of our faculty.

LECTURER IN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

We require 

• a relevant higher university degree,
• completed pedagogical studies for teachers, which also can be completed after starting the work,
• extensive public health nursing knowledge and skills,
• innovation competency, 
• fluent Finnish and English language skills.

LECTURER IN PARAMEDIC NURSING

We require 

•  a relevant higher university degree,
•  completed pedagogical studies for teachers, which also can be completed after starting the work,
•  extensive Paramedic nursing knowledge and skills,
• good IT and simulation skills, 
• ability to work in the joint training ambulance (LABlanssi) of the Wellbeing service county (EKHVA) and LAB,
• fluent Finnish and English language skills.

We count as an advantage diverse work experience in the relevant field in performing the work tasks. Experience in project-based development, the ability to work in national and international networks and previous teaching experience are seen valuable.

We value a student-centered approach, solution-oriented thinking, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of people, as well as experience in multidisciplinary work.

We offer you 

• challenging and interesting work in collaborative teams, 
• an encouraging and supportive working atmosphere, 
• excellent opportunities to apply and develop your skills, 
• the opportunity for diverse international cooperation, 
• modern learning facilities on campuses, and
• comprehensive occupational health services.

Salary and other terms and conditions of employment are determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities of Applied Sciences. The total remuneration for the post will depend on the amount of previous professional experience and qualifications. The salary of a fully qualified person will be between approximately EUR 3725 and 5187/month. The probationary period is six months.

For further information, please contact degree manager Pirjo Huovila tel. +358 40060 7064, calling times   10.4. at 13.00–14.30, 14.4. at 13.00.-14.00, 16.4. at 8.00–9.30 or firstname.lastname@lab.fi.

How does the application process work?

1. Submit your application and CV via our online system by 20 April 2025.
2. You may be invited to an interview after the application period has ended.
3. We will contact all applicants after the selection.

Read more about the LAB University of Applied Sciences here.

The best of both worlds: studies and work. The LAB University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution specialising in innovation, business and industry. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, Finland, and also online. We offer education in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, hospitality, and design, fine arts and visual communication. We focus on supporting responsible, regenerative growth through intangible value creation, multipurpose materials, and human well-being. We have 10,400 students and 560 teachers and RDI experts. lab.fi/en

 Technical support for using the recruitment system: recruitment@lab.fi

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