Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is one of Europe's biggest business and services-oriented universities, and a leader in many of its fields. Our students engage in learning in competences such as finance & economics, entrepreneurship, HR, digital services, data analytics, software development, hospitality, tourism, journalism, communication, sales, marketing, languages, sports, coaching, and vocational pedagogy. Our community consists of some 700 teaching, RDI and admin professionals, and 11 000 students.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is opening a position for
Visiting Principal Lecturer of Practice (vieraileva työelämäyliopettaja)
for the period from autumn 2026 until summer 2027 (flexibly negotiable).
With the world digitalizing at an increasing pace, we're welcoming a professional to contribute to our learning, research, development, and innovation activities in the themes of digital transformation and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Specifically, we've thought of the following areas (it can be something else within the themes):
- Data engineer, data analytics and data visualization
- AI applications in business and services
- Machine learning applications
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- Sales digitalization and automation
- Human-AI interaction (e.g. digital assistants)
- Service robotics (speech user interfaces)
- Software testing, AI in software development.
This is an opportunity for individuals and businesses alike as the person selected gets to know the workings of a university of applied sciences inside out while bringing the academic world a fresh breeze from the business side of things. Take a new step and let your research and development ideas fly. Bring your insights and networks, put them to play with our international network of researchers and experts, and open doors for possible new innovations. For business decision-makers letting their professional take a year off, this is an opportunity to peek into the world of learning and development - and - possibly lure graduating students into career paths at your company. At the same time, there is the win-win of tuning the learning offering into the needs of companies. In short, this is an opportunity to do good (almost) at zero cost.
You will need to apply for the post, but we're happy to assist in creating the detailed work plan for you. Mostly, you'll be working with our research, development, and innovation activities, as well as with our students and the teaching staff. We expect you have good negotiation skills both in Finnish and in English.
If you're interested in working with us for an academic year, please let us hear from you!
We offer you a relevant job in a dynamic and international environment, an enthusiastic working atmosphere, and excellent opportunities for self-development. We support the development and well-being of our staff in many ways. We work in multiple locations and offer comprehensive employee benefits. We have the Supporting mental health at work® recognition. We comply with the Collective Agreement of Universities of Applied Sciences.
For more information, please contact Competence Area Director Niina Kinnunen, tel. +358 40 488 7312, best Wed 18.2 between 10-12, Tue 24.2 between 14-16 and Thu 5.3 between 13-15.
Apply for the task no later than 13.3.2026. Attach your CV to the application.