Kielten lehtori (englanti)
The best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself, and thats why we want to bring together the makers of tomorrow at Xamk. Working with us, you can have an impact on the work of the future and on society at large. Together, we can make our mark where its needed the most. How do you want to make yours? Are you an expert of language teaching in higher education? How would you like to make your mark on tomorrows society through a diverse and meaningful teaching role? We are looking for a Senior Lecturer responsible for teaching languages, especially professional English and guiding students in their language studies, mainly on our Kouvola campus. The position is permanent and full-time, and work starts on 19 January 2026, or as agreed. The position is subject to a probationary period. What does the position involve? In this position, you will be responsible for delivering both on-campus and online English language instruction and guidance, tailored to the diverse professional needs across our fields of education. You will have the opportunity to participate in the development of higher education teaching practices. You will be joining a warm and collaborative team within the Department of Common Studies. Why work with us? At Xamk, you can make a difference and have an impact on society at large. We promote a good team spirit that is shared by staff and students alike. We work together to promote high-quality higher education and to strengthen our students language and communication skills, linguistic and cultural awareness, and international competencies. At Xamk, you have the opportunity to plan your own work and working hours. We want you to be able to give the best of yourself both at work and in your free time. Your pay is determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities of Applied Sciences. We take care of your wellbeing by offering extensive occupational health care services. We also support your recreational activities by providing sports, massage, and culture benefits. At Xamk, we love to learn new things. We encourage each other to learn more and develop our own skills through our work. We want to support you to continuously update your skills and so we offer the opportunity to study at Xamk Pulse Open University of Applied Sciences, free of charge. What do we expect from you? The candidate must hold a Master's degree in the English philology or other relevant field and have a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience in teaching English. In addition, we also require that the candidate has either completed a teaching qualification, or will complete it within 3 years of taking up the post. These requirements are laid out in the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. To succeed in this position, your background should include solid practical experience in teaching professional, as well as in guiding students in their language studies. We value a flexible and independent working style, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Versatile teaching competence and strong digital skills are highly valued. You must be able to use both English and Finnish as languages of instruction. We also value qualifications and experience in teaching languages other than English. Availability to occasionally teach at our other campuses is an advantage, but not a requirement. What are the steps in the application process? You can apply for the position by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Please also attach your CV to the application. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit your education and employment certificates. The first round of interviews can begin during the application period. After the first round of interviews, some of the candidates may be invited to an aptitude assessment and second-round interviews. Once the selection is made, we will contact all applicants. If you have any questions, please contact the person below.