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 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff 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.
The Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Aalto ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, game design, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We are a diverse community of professionals, with great appreciation for creativity and responsibility. We produce world-class research and educate front-line professionals and visionaries for established, changing and emerging fields. Our new campus in Espoo, in the greater Helsinki area of Finland, makes working together among and across disciplines easier than ever before. We are tackling societal grand challenges head-on and striving towards a sustainable, just society and environment.
The Department of Film, ELO, is the only university-level film school in Finland. It is a vital combination of innovative art academy and an active, practice-based and artistic research unit. It teaches all aspects of filmmaking and performance design as separate skill sets. Our faculty consists of international-level practicing filmmakers, scenographers and researchers.
We are seeking a fixed-term University Teacher for the Department of Film to cover a temporary vacancy.
The position is full-time and fixed term. A permanent Lecturer position is currently open, and the recruitment process is about to begin. This substitute position is needed until the permanent Lecturer has been selected (estimated contract duration 1 January–30 June 2026).
Overview
We are looking for a University Teacher to teach bachelor-level courses in the major in Film Directing. We seek a person with professional experience directing film and/or TV drama, as well as teaching experience. Teaching in the program takes place primarily in small groups through lectures, practical exercises, workshops and productions. The Lecturer must have both the skill and the desire for open and active interaction with students and must be able, in the teaching situation, to guide students in a way that supports their individual artistic orientation.
Responsibilities
The Lecturer teaches most of the film directing courses personally. They are responsible for the implementation of the courses and, when necessary, recruit hourly teachers and visiting lecturers, and act as their supervisor. The role also includes participation in student admissions.
Requirements
Applicants for the University Teacher in Film Directing must hold at least a master’s degree. In addition, professional experience in directing film and/or TV drama is required, as well as teaching experience and experience in guidance/advising at universities and/or in vocational education. Good skills in Finnish and English are essential.
What we offer
We offer you an interesting position in an expert community that includes talented students and professionals and advances societally significant goals in the fields of art, research, and education. Aalto University provides its employees with healthcare benefits, an inspiring work environment, and diverse staff training. Salary is determined according to Aalto University’s salary system based on experience and qualifications. The position is located in Otaniemi, Espoo, at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Interested?
If you would like to join our community, submit your application through our recruitment system by November 30, 2025. All materials must be in Finnish and in PDF format. Please note that a single file may be up to 5 MB:
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).
Application process
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
Further information
If you would like to hear more about the position, please contact Professor Hanna Maylett, hanna.maylett (at) aalto.fi. For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Mariangela Bizzo, by email: mariangela.bizzo (at) aalto.fi.
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More about Aalto University:
Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity
To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here.
Please see more of our Open Positions here.