University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology

University Overview

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 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is 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 School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We produce world-class research e.g. in design, digital media and visual culture, art education, urban planning and architecture.

Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies.

Department of Design

The Department of Design is a diverse community of competent, creative and responsible individuals. In design, we appreciate technical skill, social significance and artistic expression. The department educates front-line design professionals and visionaries for established, changing and emerging fields of design.

We renew our expertise through high level research in continuous collaboration with our stakeholders and partners. We strive towards a sustainable and just society and environment. Faculty consists of 20 lecturers and 20 professors.

Our close to 800 students can study product, service and experimental design, textile and fashion design, co-design, design leadership, design research and sustainable development towards Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees.

Position: University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology

The Department of Design is looking for University Teacher or University Lecturer in Design and Manufacturing Technology who has rich practical experience of manufacturing designs in an industrial context and strong interest in educating future designers.

Your role and goals

In this position, you are responsible for educating students in turning design concepts into such prototypes that can be industrially manufactured with both mature and emerging technologies, including manufacturing techniques relevant to product design (such as the design and mechanical engineering of an injection-moulded plastic product to be ready for production) CAD and CAM software in an industrial context.

Basics of prototyping including model making. In addition to teaching, duties typically include participating in the development of teaching, design activities and research at the Department of Design. You will participate in the guidance and assessment of student assignments and theses and take part in the intake of new students when needed.

Your network and team

You will be mainly working with the Department of Design lecturers and professors. Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Fashion students majoring in design. Language of the Programme is Finnish and Swedish but teaching is possible also in English.

Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Media students. Language of the Programme is English. Master’s Programme in Design students.

Language of the Programme is English, Finnish and Swedish. Workshop masters. University administrative staff.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has rich experience communicating with designers, understanding design intents, and seeing them towards realization. Is interested in bridging industrial practices with design education (e.g., bringing design projects and industrial partners into courses), can teach industrial manufacturing processes for scaled production as well as some one-off prototyping skills, is able to apply digital fabrication knowledge in collaboration with digital modelling teachers, has experience on curriculum design and development of teaching.

Requirements for this position

• Master’s degree in design or relevant field
• Documented track record in design practice, in industry or manufacturing contexts
• Strong interest in teaching design students in practical skills as well as guiding theses
• Proficiency in English
• The following are considered as advantages
• Experience in University level teaching
• Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish
• Research and other merits relevant to the field of the lectureship
• Documented pedagogic training

What we offer

We offer you a responsible and meaningful role with true impact in the Department of Design’s success, and in the wellbeing and development of the society. You have the opportunity of working in a dynamic world-class community of creative professionals and researchers, who are committed to exploring the frontiers of design practice and research.

For hands-on projects, we have well-equipped workshops (3D printing, laser cutter, mechatronics, solid materials, ceramics, glass, etc.) for building prototypes from different materials. Aalto University’s 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. We value work-life balance and wellbeing in all aspects of life.

We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.

Contact & Further information

If you have questions about the role, please contact Senior University Lecturer Heidi Paavilainen heidi.paavilainen(at) aalto.fi. For questions related to the application process, please contact katju.helminen(at)aalto.fi.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: This is Aalto University! Aalto University – Towards a better world and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto and check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organised Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report. For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff.

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University Overview (repeated)

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 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors, 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.

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