University Teacher​/University Lecturer​/Senior University Lecturer in Interior Architecture

University Teacher / University Lecturer / Senior University Lecturer in Interior Architecture

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 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is 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 Department of Architecture invites applications for the position of:
University Teacher / University Lecturer / Senior University Lecturer in Interior Architecture.

The position will begin on January 1, 2027 or as agreed, and it is placed within the Interior Architecture major in the Department of Architecture. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Aalto University lecturer career track for a full-time position. The Aalto lecturer career system principles are explained at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Interior Architecture major at Aalto University focuses on the design of meaningful and experiential living environments on a human scale, including both space and furniture. Rooted in the Nordic design culture, we aim at educating creative and responsible design professionals with cultural, social, and environmental awareness. To transform interiors into a changing world, we foster critical thinking, research and experimentation, material knowledge, and sustainable design strategies.

To strengthen our expertise in sustainability across all scales of the built environment, we are looking for a University Teacher, University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer to develop and teach forward-thinking and experimental practices in interior architecture both in spatial and furniture design. The role emphasizes a holistic understanding of sustainability through material, environmental, social, and economic perspectives as well as the ability to combine systemic and circular approaches with artistically advanced interior architecture practices.

Your role

The teaching and research area of the lectureship is interior architecture. You will work alongside the other lecturers and professors in the area, contributing to both spatial and furniture design courses. The position focuses primarily on bachelor's level teaching but may also include teaching at the master's level. The lecturer's duties include teaching sustainable interior architecture practices, supervising various projects, and participating in the development of teaching, research, and artistic activities at the Department of Architecture.

The lecturer will also be involved in supervising and evaluating academic theses, as well as participating in student admissions. Aside from teaching, they are expected to engage with artistic and/or research activities in their field as well as societal impact such as collaboration within professional and industry networks in Finland and internationally.

What we look for

We are looking for a versatile expert with distinctive artistic and/or research profile and good pedagogical skills. The candidate should have the capability to work in an evolving, multidisciplinary academic environment, helping students to explore new possibilities and guiding them throughout the learning process. They must be knowledgeable in the Nordic interior architecture tradition, including its societal and cultural context, and understand the importance of sustainable development in the field.

The lecturer should have:

• Holistic view on interior architecture across its different material scales in relation to architecture and design, as well as vision for the development of the field in the future.
• Knowledge of current sustainability approaches and frameworks in interior architecture such as circular economy principles, low-carbon construction or biophilic design, and experience of applying…