University lecturer (Sustainable Urban Development) / Yliopistonlehtori (Sustainable Urban Developme

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The Faculty of Built Environment (BEN) at Tampere University has an open position for a University lecturer starting in Summer 2026. This position is based in the Urban Physics Research Group, Department of Civil Engineering, and would provide teaching for the interdisciplinary Sustainable Urban Development degree programme.   

The Faculty of Built Environment is a respected, international, and innovative work community. In the faculty, we conduct high-level scientific and applied research in the fields of civil engineering and architecture and provide high quality education related to these areas. We form a unique interaction and innovation environment, offering opportunities for multidisciplinary education and research initiatives in the built environment. We are a national leader in built environment research and education, and to be aim to be internationally visible and respected in our areas of strength, acting as a partner and collaborator.  

Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) is an international Bachelor’s degree programme which began at Tampere University in 2020. The programme provides students with multidisciplinary skills and expertise related to urban development and sustainability. Within the programme, streams in Technology, Administrative Sciences, and Social Sciences provide students with discipline-specific skills and knowledge. In the technology track, students learn technological and engineering skills, and how to use them to create sustainable built environments. Common courses for all SUD students provide opportunities for multidisciplinary teaching, teamwork, and involvement in real-life urban development projects.  

The Urban Physics Research Group in the Faculty of the Built Environment, Tampere University, was established in 2022, and aims to understand how to design and build urban environments that are energy efficient, healthy, and comfortable – now and in the future. The group employs eight research group members, with expertise in environmental monitoring, physics-based modelling, data science, and Geographic Information Systems. Together, we study urban climate, carbon emissions, and air pollution, and how cities can be changed to improve environmental health and be more sustainable. Through high impact research, international collaborations, and quality teaching, we aim to produce the knowledge and educate the next generation of urban development experts needed to help solve key urban development challenges. 

Job description  

We are seeking an outstanding and motivated university lecturer in Sustainable Urban Development (Technology) to join our department. A successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in the SUD programme. 

You will play a key role in delivering innovative teaching at undergraduate levels, supervising student research, and helping to develop an internationally recognized research portfolio. Duties include teaching courses with lecturers from other faculties, including foundational courses on urban development, two challenge-based urban lab courses, and teaching and supervision in the Bachelor’s thesis seminar. You will contribute to curriculum development, ensuring that teaching reflects the latest research developments. While predominantly teaching-focused, the university lecturer will be expected to develop their research profile, and will have opportunities to be involved in research, research management, and proposal development as part of the Urban Physics Research Group. 

At Tampere University, lecturers:  

• Provide and promote teaching at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels.  
• Supervises theses at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.  
• Participate in the planning and administration of degree programs  
• Conduct scientific research.  
• Follow the development of science in their field.  
• Participate in societal interaction and international cooperation.

Requirements  

The selected candidate for the university lecturer position is required to have:  

• An applicable doctoral degree in engineering or building physics, urban climatology, environmental modeling or monitoring, data science, geoinformatics, or a closely related discipline. 
• Strong quantitative skills, with a background of using these skills to measure or model urban outdoor or indoor environments.  
• A track record of independent scholarly activity related to urban physics, including recent scientific publications and evidence of recent impactful research in urban physics or a related field (e.g., urban climate, urban-scale modeling, building-environment interactions). 
• Ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction (studies in university pedagogy) and experience in university-level teaching and student supervision in the area of built environment sustainability.  
• The interpersonal skills required for interdisciplinary SUD teaching, evidenced by a history of multidisciplinary collaboration. The position requires close cooperation with teaching staff from the faculties of Built Environment, Social Sciences and Administrative Sciences, meaning the ability to collaborate with experts across disciplines is essential. 
• Fluency in English. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse audiences, including students from a wide range of international and academic backgrounds.

Additionally, the following are considered an advantage:  

• Evidence of international scientific activities, such as participation in international research networks or international teaching collaborations.  
• The demonstrated ability to independently acquire research funding and lead research projects. 
• Fluency in Finnish.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.   

We offer  

The position will be filled full-time and on a permanent basis. The appointment is expected to commence in the summer 2026 as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all new employees.  

The salary will be based on the job demand and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of University Lecturer is placed on job demand level 6-7. In addition to the basic salary, a supplementary salary will be paid according to personal performance, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland, bringing together research and education in technology, health, and society. We are internationally recognized for our cutting-edge research and commitment to solving global challenges. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.    

Finland has been ranked as one of the worlds’ happiest countries for several years, offering social and economic stability, good work-life balance, and close proximity to nature. It has one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes, for example, sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland. 

Tampere, located between two big lakes, is Finland’s second largest city area and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. It is a vibrant and growing city that combines strong industry connections with a high quality of life, making it an excellent environment for living and working. For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere and Business Tampere.   

How to apply  

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is the 8th of December 2025 at 23.59 (EET / UTC +2).    

Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents:  

• A free-form application letter, maximum two pages  
• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines  
• List of publications according to Research Council of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your five most important publications and add a link to those.  
• Teaching portfolio according to Tampere University guidelines  
• A short description of current and future research vision (2-3 pages) 

For more information, please contact:  

Associate Professor Jonathon Taylor, jonathon.taylor@tuni.fi, tel. +358505914794 

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Tampereen yliopiston Rakennetun ympäristön tiedekunnassa (BEN) on avoinna yliopistonlehtorin toistaiseksi voimassa oleva tehtävä, joka alkaa kesällä 2026. Tehtävä sijoittuu Rakennustekniikan yksikköön, Urban Physics -tutkimusryhmään.  

Rakennetun ympäristön tiedekunta on arvostettu, kansainvälinen ja innovatiivinen työyhteisö. Rakennetun ympäristön tiedekunnassa teemme korkeatasoista arkkitehtuurin ja rakennustekniikan alojen tieteellistä ja soveltavaa tutkimusta sekä annamme näihin tutkimusaloihin liittyvää ylintä opetusta. Muodostamme ainutlaatuisen vuorovaikutus- ja innovaatioympäristön, jossa avautuu mahdollisuuksia monialaisiin rakennetun ympäristön koulutus- ja tutkimusavauksiin. Tavoitteenamme on olla kansallinen tiennäyttäjä rakennetun ympäristön tutkimus- ja koulutuskysymyksissä sekä toimia omilla vahvuusaloillamme kansainvälisesti näkyvänä ja arvostettuna toimijana ja yhteistyökumppanina. 

Etsimme motivoitunutta ja ansioitunutta yliopistonlehtoria vahvistamaan englanninkielisen Sustainable Urban Development (technology) -ohjelman opetusta ja tutkimusta. Tehtävässä painottuu kandidaattitason opetus, opinnäytetöiden ohjaus sekä opetuksen kehittäminen ajankohtaisen tutkimustiedon pohjalta. Yliopistonlehtori osallistuu myös Urban Physics -tutkimusryhmän toimintaan, mukaan lukien tutkimukseen ja hankesuunnitteluun. Tehtävä tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia monitieteiseen yhteistyöhön ja kansainväliseen vaikuttamiseen. 

Hakuohjeet       

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta.       

Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).  

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