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October 2, 2024
Taideyliopisto
Helsinki
OTHER
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki is recruiting a
As a Researcher, you will collaborate with the academic staff of the Sibelius Academy as well as with colleagues at the Theatre Academy, the Academy of Fine Arts, and the Research Institute of Uniarts Helsinki. Your duties will include your own research in artist pedagogy in the field of music, in accordance with a research plan fine-tuned in liaison with the responsible professor. You are expected to advance related research methodologies and theories in collaboration with other researchers in this field. The research is expected to articulate the capacities that artist pedagogy in the field of music has in re-envisioning and rebuilding the arts and society, that is, to reinforce the societal impact of music pedagogy. A specific focus on developing and strengthening research-oriented mindsets across staff and students at the Sibelius Academy is commendable.
In addition to individual research and publication activities, your tasks include research development activities within Uniarts Helsinki, such as project planning, applying for funding, as well as other communal university activities.
Language skills
The languages of instruction at Uniarts Helsinki are Finnish, Swedish, and English. For this position, an excellent command of English is required.
The position requires working in Finland for the duration of the employment relationship. Thus, the assignment requires the Researcher to reside in Finland for the duration of the employment relationship.
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: määräaikainen työsopimus | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 % | Paikkakunta: Helsinki | Maakunta: Uusimaa | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 2024/44 | Julkaistu: 2024-10-02 | Haku päättyy: 2024-10-31
Postdoctoral Researcher
in the area of artist pedagogy in the field of music for a full-time fixed-term position. The position, funded with additional strategic profiling funding (Profi6) from the Research Council of Finland, is up to two years long beginning on 1 January 2025 or as agreed in early 2025 and will end on 31 December 2026.Field of research and tasks
Research into the higher education of artists has been recognized internationally as a growing research field. The University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) has established university pedagogy in the arts and research into the higher education of artists at the core of its research profile. The research field of this Profi6 funding is artist pedagogy, focusing on how practicing artists teach future artists in higher education.As a Researcher, you will collaborate with the academic staff of the Sibelius Academy as well as with colleagues at the Theatre Academy, the Academy of Fine Arts, and the Research Institute of Uniarts Helsinki. Your duties will include your own research in artist pedagogy in the field of music, in accordance with a research plan fine-tuned in liaison with the responsible professor. You are expected to advance related research methodologies and theories in collaboration with other researchers in this field. The research is expected to articulate the capacities that artist pedagogy in the field of music has in re-envisioning and rebuilding the arts and society, that is, to reinforce the societal impact of music pedagogy. A specific focus on developing and strengthening research-oriented mindsets across staff and students at the Sibelius Academy is commendable.
In addition to individual research and publication activities, your tasks include research development activities within Uniarts Helsinki, such as project planning, applying for funding, as well as other communal university activities.
Qualification requirements and selection criteria
We expect you to have:- a suitable doctoral degree from a Finnish or an internationally recognized university
- a demonstrated record of active research and scholarly publishing activity
- a demonstrated record of artistic practice in the field of music
- experience in university level pedagogical practice in the field of music
- the skills to carry out independent research, but also the ability to co-write
- excellent communication and interaction skills, including co-operation with practitioners in research projects and international research networks
- good presentation and teaching skills
- the capacity and willingness to contribute to the research community at the Sibelius Academy and the Uniarts Helsinki
Language skills
The languages of instruction at Uniarts Helsinki are Finnish, Swedish, and English. For this position, an excellent command of English is required.
Working time and salary
The post follows the total working time system (kokonaistyöaika KTA in Finnish), where the annual workload is 1,612 hours, as defined in the collective agreement. The salary for the position will be based on levels 5-6 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. Monthly salary at the beginning of employment will be approximately € 3 500-€ 4 000, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.The position requires working in Finland for the duration of the employment relationship. Thus, the assignment requires the Researcher to reside in Finland for the duration of the employment relationship.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our electronic recruitment system by 31 October 2024 at 23.59 (UTC+3) at the latest. Please include in your application the following documents in English and in PDF form.- A motivation letter (1–2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae (in accordance with a template provided by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK))
- List of publications (in accordance with the instructions of Research Council of Finland)
- A research idea outlining core questions and methods in relation to the area of artist pedagogy in the field of music and a timeline for the research (maximum 5 pages including references)
- A concise artistic portfolio in digital form (max. 10 pages and max. 15 minutes of audio/audiovisual/other supporting material)
- A teaching portfolio (5-10 pages)
Enquiries
For more information on the position, please contact Vice Dean for Research and Doctoral Education Tuuli Talvitie or Professor Kristiina Ilmonen, and on the recruitment process and questions related to the recruitment system HR contact person Anne Kilpeläinen. Our email addresses are in the form firstname.surname@uniarts.fi.Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: määräaikainen työsopimus | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 % | Paikkakunta: Helsinki | Maakunta: Uusimaa | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 2024/44 | Julkaistu: 2024-10-02 | Haku päättyy: 2024-10-31
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