XAMK (South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences)
State University (Finland), Browse similar opportunities
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State University (Finland), Browse similar opportunities
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Xamk, is leading the way to a better future. Our higher education institution focuses on responsible wellbeing, technology and creative industries. Our campus is the world - the bases are located in Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna. Our forward-looking education inspires and encourages learning and discovery, creating new professions and skills and generating new entrepreneurship.
At Xamk, effective research and development is carried out in four focus areas: Digital Economy, Forest, the Environment and Energy, Sustainable Wellbeing, and Logistics and Seafaring.
Our international activities create expertise, attract international workforce and open up cooperation and business opportunities in the regions of Kymenlaakso and South Savo.
We are looking for a new expert to join our team.
We have an opening for the position of full time
LECTURER
at our Kotka campus starting on 1.4.2021 and continuing until further notice.
In Autumn 2021 a new Bachelor Degree Programme in Mechanicel Engineering is starting at Xamk. The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Programme is focusing on educating new experts to the digitizable manufacturing industry. A new robotics virtual laboratory learning environment for training needs is developed, too. We are looking for an expert who has practical knowledge in industrial robotics, e.g. designing and/or implementing tasks and programming skills are also an advantage. Combined with strong work experience, a. M.Sc. degree in Automation Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) offers the best competence of succeeding in the task.
The tasks include teaching in Kotka Campus and Kouvola Campus, the development and maintenance of virtual laboratory learning environments (digital twins) and other development tasks. We appreciate strong practical experience and appropriate background education. In addition of Finnish language skills, proficiency in English is considered an advantage.
Pursuant to the Government decree on universities of applied sciences, the candidate must possess a master’s degree and have a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience in the subject field. 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.
Pay and other employment contract terms are determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Private Education Sector issued by the Finnish Education Employers. Final appointment to the position is subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
We only accept applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system. Essential degree and employment certificates must be attached to the application.
We offer our staff challenging and versatile tasks in an inspiring working environment, with comprehensive employee benefits.
Contact person
Arja Sinkko
Director of Education
arja.sinkko@xamk.fi
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