Lecturer

Company Description Centria University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary and international higher education institution that offers an innovative, caring, and multicultural environment for students and staff. With around 3,000 students and 300 staff members, Centria provides student-centered teaching with a strong emphasis on practical experience across five fields: Technology, Business, Social Services and Health Care, Culture, and Humanities and Education. Several bachelor’s and one master’s degree program are taught in English, reflecting the institution’s commitment to internationalization. Centria hosts over 500 international degree-seeking and exchange students from about 40 countries. In addition to teaching, Centria’s research, development, and innovation activities support regional enterprises and communities through staff expertise, laboratory services, and the contribution of motivated students.Role Description The Lecturer will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating courses within their subject area, using student-centered and practice-oriented teaching methods. Day-to-day tasks include preparing lectures and learning materials, guiding students individually and in groups, assessing student performance, and providing constructive feedback. The Lecturer will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, participate in research, development and innovation projects where applicable, and contribute to international and multicultural learning environments. This is a role based in Kokkola, with a hybrid working model that allows some duties to be performed from home, depending on operational needs. The position may also involve supervision of theses, participation in administrative and quality assurance tasks, and representation of the university in professional and academic networks.QualificationsRelevant master’s degree (or higher) in a field taught at Centria, such as TechnologyDemonstrated teaching competence, including experience in higher education pedagogy, curriculum planning, and student-centered instructional methods.Strong communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Finnish is considered an asset.Ability to integrate practical experience, project-based learning, and collaboration with industry or community partners into teaching.Experience or interest in research, development, and innovation activities, and willingness to contribute to regional development initiatives.Competence in digital teaching tools and learning platforms, including the ability to deliver hybrid and online instruction effectively.Intercultural competence and the ability to work in a diverse, international academic community, supporting inclusive and equitable learning environments.Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to balance teaching, supervision, and administrative responsibilities.Prior experience in a university of applied sciences or similar institution is an advantage.