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The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland is seeking an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Responsible Business in Tourism.
The University of Lapland is a science and art university and an inspiring and international work community specializing in research on Arctic and northern change. The position of Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Responsible Business in Tourism adheres to the multidisciplinary discipline of tourism research, which is part of the Multidisciplinary Tourism Institute and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland. Tourism research is a unique discipline in Finland, as it can only be studied as a major at the University of Lapland. The discipline represents the so-called Nordic School of Tourism Studies, which emphasizes a responsible, creative, and critical approach to tourism research, planning, and development.
The position of Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Responsible Business in Tourism is linked to the University of Laplands strategic choice of Sustainable Tourism, strengthening our education and research activities related to business. The position is filled for a fixed term of five years. Before the end of the fixed term, an evaluation process will be initiated to assess whether the employee meets the qualifications for a professorship.
The Multidisciplinary Tourism Institute (MTI) is an innovator in the field of tourism, educating tourism professionals at both the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences and conducting research in close cooperation with the international scientific and research community, businesses, educational organizations, and authorities. The tourism research discipline at the University of Lapland operates as part of MTI. Internationally, MTI has created a distinctive expert profile by combining multidisciplinary, critical social science research traditions, art-based methods, service design, and rethinking of economics and business.
Your duties include
– conducting top-level research in the field and participating in international publishing activities
– planning and leading high-quality research projects focusing on responsible business and entrepreneurship in tourism
– providing research-based teaching and guidance, and supporting students learning and understanding of issues related to responsible business in tourism
– participating in societal interaction and international cooperation in the field
– strengthening the units external funding, especially in terms of research funding
– being an active part of an inspiring academic community.
We offer
– interesting work tasks
– security provided by a stable organization
– modern work tools
– ppportunities for professional development
– support from a team of experts
– comprehensive occupational health care
– sports, culture, and wellness benefits.
We expect
According to Section 30 of the University of Laplands Rules of Procedure, the criteria and evaluation procedure for the positions of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (fixed-term) filled through open application are defined in the Tenure Track career path model approved by the Board. The position of Associate Professor (fixed-term) requires a relevant doctoral degree, evidence of scientific research work, and the teaching skills needed in the position.
The position also requires the ability to conduct high-quality and up-to-date research, to lead a research group, and to obtain supplementary research funding. We expect a deep understanding of business and the tourism industry acquired through education and the ability to create, develop, and study business activities. The Associate Professor is expected to supervise students and theses at all levels and to participate in the continuous development of tourism research education. The duties of the Associate Professor also include various institutional tasks.
The position requires proficiency in the English language and either proficiency in Finnish or a strong motivation to learn Finnish. As for a foreign applicant or a Finnish citizen who is not a native speaker, reasonable proficiency in Finnish may be required within five years.
Application
The following documentation must be submitted along with the application:
– A CV according to the model of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK).
– A list of publications according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland (list your 10 most important publications and add links to them. If the publications are not available online, add them as separate PDF files).
– A research plan for the five-year period (max. 5 pages).
– A teaching portfolio according to the guidelines of the University of Lapland.
– A motivation letter explaining why you are suitable for the position (12 pages).
Further information
For more information about the position, please contact Professor Outi Rantala and Professor Anu Valtonen at firstname.lastname@ulapland.fi or, in matters concerning the recruitment process, contact Administrative Manager Jukka Sankala at firstname.lastname@ulapland.fi.
Job location: Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi
Duration: Starting from June 2, 2025 (or as agreed)
Working hours: Full-time
Probationary period: 6 months
Salary: The salary is based on the university salary system for teaching and research staff, level 7, with an additional task-specific supplement. In addition, a personal performance-based salary component is paid, amounting up to 50% of the task-specific salary component. The starting salary is approximately €5,540 – €5,774.
University of Lapland
The University of Lapland is an international science and art university located in the City of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Our university creates new knowledge, skills and competence from the arctic perspective for the North and for the world. Our fields of education and research include educational science, law, art and design, social sciences, and northern and arctic perspectives. Our strategic choices focus on global arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, future services and governing distances.
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