Professor of Orthodontics

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.  

We are now looking for a

Professor of Orthodontics

to join us in the Research Unit of Population Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland

Research Unit of Population Health (PopH) at the Faculty of Medicine is a multidisciplinary research and teaching unit that approaches questions related to human health through different disciplines.

About the job

Orthodontics is one of the oldest dental specialties and focuses on the development of the dentition and occlusion and facial growth. Orthodontics is dedicated on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental malocclusions and facial anomalies and syndromes.

As a professor you will conduct high-quality research and supervise doctoral researchers. Your responsibilities include research-based teaching in undergraduate and specialized dental education in orthodontics. You will also act as a responsible person in specialized education in Orthodontics

The position holder has the opportunity to hold a secondary clinical position in the North Ostrobothnia welfare region, as separately agreed.

What we offer?

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of X people where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits.
• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
• We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers. 
• If you are moving from abroad, we offer comprehensive relocation packages to support your smooth relocation to Oulu.
• We also consider the possibility of recruiting the accompanying spouse to the University of Oulu.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu

Who are you?

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:

• Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Specialist degree in Orthodontics
• High level of scientific qualification
• Experience in conducting scientific research
• Ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching
• Experience in supervising theses
• International research cooperation
• Ability to act as an Academic Leader
• Permission to act as a dentist in Finland
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills  

We also appreciate

• Experience of planning and development of undergraduate, postgraduate and specialized dental education
• Practical familiarization and clinical experience in the field of Orthodontics  
• Good communication and collaboration skills 

Salary

The position is permanent as of 1.10.2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on the levels 8-9 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 5700-6500 € per month (before taxes).  A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 18.5.2025 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

1. Cover letter
2. CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity
3. Certificate of a license to work as a specialist in orthodontics in Finland
4. List of publications following the guidelines of the Academy of Finland
5. Brief account of research merits 
6. Brief account of teaching merits or a teaching portfolio containing:
   1. Teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, and methods
   2. Teacher’s self-reflection on his/her teaching style, a personal background idea of teaching; how are these reflected in teaching?
   3. A description of oneself as a teacher and an implementer of educational work
   4. Practical experience in teaching and efforts to improve teaching
   5. Description of educational material (curricula, handouts, assignments, workbooks)
   6. Professional development as a teacher
   7. Evaluation of teaching (student evaluations, peer evaluations, awards, and assessed test lectures)
   8. Plans for future directions of teaching in the discipline concerned
7. Details regarding acquisition of research funds 
8. A brief research and action plan 
9. Contact details of 2–4 persons available for recommendation.

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders, and lingual, cultural, or minority groups. 

The selection process follows the University of Oulu recruitment guidelines. The process is carried out by a recruitment committee and the candidates that are considered most suitable by the recruitment committee will also undergo an expert evaluation assessing the following merits:

• Scientific activities and their reflection in the publication record, scientific presentations, and other recognitions, e.g. awards and patents
• Teaching activities and their evaluation (teaching portfolio; including student’s evaluation)
• Supervision of diploma and doctoral students
• Acquisition of competitive research funds
• International scientific activities and contacts
• Services for the academic community
• Academic and societal relevance and potential of activities

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Juha Auvinen, Faculty of Medicine, Research Unit of Population Health, e-mail [email protected], tel. +358407410830

If you have questions concerning the recruitment process, please contact HR Manager Tiina Pääkkönen, e-mail [email protected]