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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 full time position of
LANGUAGE EDITOR
at our Kotka campus starting on 1.3.2021.
Key responsibilities include
ensuring consistent, high quality English language in articles and other materials published by Xamk,
English language editing and proofreading of professional and scientific articles, and study materials,
maintaining close collaboration with authors, content editors, publication specialist, and other team members,
contributing to the development of the new Publication and Production Services unit of Xamk.
Required skills and qualifications
Relevant Master’s degree,
Fluent oral and excellent written English,
at least 3 years of working experience in writing, editing, and/or proofreading in English language,
ICT skills and experience in using translation software.
A successful candidate should also meet the following criteria
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
ability to work independently,
outstanding coordination and communication skills,
ability to synthesize information with clarity.
Other desirable skills
professional skills in some other language(s), especially Chinese,
high level of cultural intelligence,
substantial knowledge of some research area(s) of Xamk.
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
Pekka Uotila
Manager
+358503125087
pekka.uotila@xamk.fi
Olli Ervaala
Director of Education Services
+35844 702 8507
olli.ervaala@xamk.fi
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