Lecturer, Finance

 Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Department of Finance at Aalto University School of Business is one of the leading finance departments in Europe. Our research revolves around financial decision-making and its implications for value creation, financial markets, and society. The department organizes various research seminars and conferences and hosts the Graduate School of Finance (GSF) and the Nordic Finance Network (NFN). We offer degree education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. For more information, see https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-finance.

The Department of Finance at Aalto University School of Business invites applications for a

Lecturer in Finance

The position is permanent and full-time. 

Your role and goals

The position is in the field of finance. Considering your specific expertise, the position involves teaching finance courses at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, supervising theses, and conducting independent research. You will also contribute to course planning and management, curriculum design and teaching development, and administrative tasks. The primary language of instruction is English, so applicants should have a high level of English proficiency. Knowledge of Finnish is not required, but it can be considered an advantage. While the post emphasizes teaching, the lecturer is encouraged to conduct research, with access to seminars, data, and a collegial research environment. Ideally, the candidate’s teaching and research profile would align with the strategic focus areas of Aalto University and the School of Business. The position will be filled at the level of University Teacher, Lecturer, University Lecturer, or Senior University Lecturer. The principles of the Aalto lecturer career system are explained at https://www.aalto.fi/en/teaching-and-learning/lecturer-career-system. Applicants must either hold a doctoral degree in finance or a related field or be actively working toward earning one. The job is located on the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi, Espoo, a 15-minute subway ride from the vibrant downtown of the nation’s capital, Helsinki.

Salary and benefits

The salary is based on the salary system used at Aalto University and Aalto University provides health care and retirement benefits. Finland is a great and safe environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services, including affordable day care and free schools, which are consistently ranked among the best in the world. For more information about living in Finland, please see: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package.

How to apply

Please submit the following application materials:

• Motivation letter
• CV including the list of most relevant publications (list max. 5 publications) that follows the model of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK). https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae
• Teaching portfolio according to Aalto guidelines (please follow the criteria and structure carefully through the link): https://www.aalto.fi/sites/default/files/2024-04/Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf

If you want to join our community, please submit your application through Aalto recruiting system no later than March 15, 2026. All application material should be submitted in English and in PDF form through Application documents section in the application form. The application materials will not be returned. Please note we do nor accept applications through e-mail.

Amongst the applicants in the first phase, Aalto University will select a shortlist of candidates to continue in the process. Shortlisted applications are submitted for review by external experts (the second phase of the application process), and the candidates are invited for a teaching demonstration and an interview.

Aalto University’s employees please note: you should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> Career -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open and/or to extend the application period.

More information:

If you want to learn more about the position or department, please contact the Head of Department Peter Nyberg, e-mail: peter.nyberg(@)aalto.fi

For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Heli Solla, email: heli.solla(@)aalto.fi

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