Two University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer (permanent) positions in International Business

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 4 700 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 Aalto University School of Business is the leading business school in Finland. The School belongs to the select group of business schools that have been granted the most important international quality accreditations in its field. It aspires to be among the best business schools in Europe in terms of research excellence, a portfolio of pioneering B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., and executive education programs, and contributions to society. We strive for better business – better society.

The Department of Management Studies invites applications for

Two University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer (permanent) positions in International Business

We are now looking for two University Lecturers or Senior University Lecturers to teach, inspire and support our students in our undergraduate and graduate programs. We may hire multiple lecturers in the positions within the International Business Unit at the Department of Management Studies. We are looking for individuals who can guide our students in developing strategic and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in an increasingly complex and culturally diverse global environment. In this role you will have a chance to make an impact by empowering students to explore their international potential and develop creative and entrepreneurial mindsets. Through engaging learning experiences and collaborations with companies, you will help shape the next generation of international leaders.

Your role and goals

The ideal candidate would be someone who meets the below criteria, especially through showing experience in international business research, personal international experience, as well as university-related teaching experience in the field of international business. We are open to a variety of focus areas in your teaching and research within and beyond international business and international management.

The successful applicant can demonstrate the ability to

• deliver high-quality teaching in different areas of international business, with a specific focus on our renewed International Business BSc program
• design and develop educational materials and offerings at a course, module or program level
• stay on the forefront of AI based and other learning innovations to support student learning
• supervise undergraduate and graduate students’ thesis work
• foster connections between our student community and international companies and organizations in Finland and elsewhere
• carry out high-quality academic research
• work effectively in a team and communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing
• participate in strategic decision-making and administrative tasks in the International Business Unit and the Department of Management Studies
• promote Aalto University’s educational and academic reputation

Preference is for applicants who hold a doctorate or are working towards one, which can be from any of a number of disciplines provided that the candidate’s teaching expertise and focus lies clearly in international business / management. Employment duties need to be performed in Finland.

What we offer

Permanent and full-time position, which will be filled at either University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer level. The selected candidate is expected to start the position on August 1, 2026, but an earlier or later starting date is negotiable. The position comes with a competitive salary that is determined based on experience and qualifications of chosen candidate according to the salary system of Aalto University. In addition, Aalto University provides its employees with occupational health care services and retirement benefits.

We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to teach and do research in a vibrant and active international community. There are also ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary teaching and research collaboration across Aalto University.

• Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
• Responsible and meaningful role with true impact on our University’s success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. There is great freedom in your role, and we have a flexible modern working culture. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life.

The primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13,000 students and 4,500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections with metro and tram.

About us

The unit of International Business strives to be the leading International Business unit in Europe. Our teaching focuses on developing strategic and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in an increasingly complex and culturally diverse global environment. We offer Bachelor’s Program in International Business, Master’s Program in International Management (including CEMS MiM), and Doctoral Program. All the programs are taught entirely in English with real-life teaching cases and engagement of international business professionals. We continue developing innovative teaching in International Business, always seeking student learning and real-life impact.

We carry out high-quality research in the broad fields of International Business and Management, with publications in top-ranked academic journals. We encourage strong international cooperation among scholars, and an open, cooperative atmosphere within the community of IB faculty and students. We also host the Qual+ Center for Qualitative Management Research which advances greater cooperation and capacity building around topics of qualitative methodologies within the School of Business at Aalto, and leverages Aalto’s world class qualitative research skills internationally.

For more Information

If you wish to hear more about the lecturer positions in International Business or academic requirements, please contact Professor of Practice Perttu Kähäri (perttu.kahari@aalto.fi). On matters related to the application process, please contact our HR Partner Jenna Knuutinen (jenna.knuutinen@aalto.fi).

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our International Business community, please submit your application through our recruitment system Workday no later than March 2, 2026 at 23:59 (Helsinki time zone). Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position by using their existing Workday user account. Please see how to do it here.

To apply, please share the following application materials with us, in English and as a PDF:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae—please use the template recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity
• Teaching portfolio prepared in accordance with Aalto University’s guidelines (including all obligatory components as instructed) - Teaching portfolio guidelines for candidate
• 2 reference letters
• Optionally, a brief statement describing research interests as well as past and future research plans (1-2 pages)

Instructions for applicants, including evaluation criteria, language requirements and guidelines for compiling your CV, are provided at Lecturer career system | Aalto University.

About recruitment process

Only applications submitted through Workday will be considered. We will start evaluation process in March right after the application period has expired. From the applicants in the first phase, Aalto University will select candidates to continue in the process. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an onsite teaching demonstration and an interview, which will take place in April-May.

Aalto University reserves the right to use external reviewers during the recruitment process. Aalto University also reserves the right, in justified cases, to leave the position open or to extend the application period.

About Finland

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