University Teacher in Visual Communication Design, particularly in Image-Based Thinking and Agency

The Department of Art and Media at Aalto University is seeking a university teacher in Visual communication design. The position will start on August 1, 2026, or as agreed. The position is permanent and is placed on the first level of the

We are looking for an early-career practitioner in image-led areas of communication design with potential to grow in the field of practice-led higher arts education and design academia. You will be appointed on the lecturer career track with the expectation to pursue pedagogical studies within Aalto University within 2–4 years. This position requires fluent Finnish and English skills.

Your role

As University Teacher, you will have an important role in the Visual Communication Design (VCD) majors of the BA and MA programmes in Art and Media. You will work as part of the VCD teaching team. Your main role is in planning and teaching courses and supervising theses on BA and MA levels....