Lecturer in Contemporary Art Theory and Curating

Lecturer in Contemporary Art Theory and Curating

The Academy of Fine Arts at the University of the Arts Helsinki is seeking a

part-time (50%) permanent position starting on 1 October 2026 (or as agreed).

At the Academy of Fine Arts, theory and practice are closely integrated to foster students’ artistic and intellectual development. The Academy offers four degree programmes: the Bachelor’s/Master’s Programme in Fine Arts, the Bachelor’s Programme in Contemporary Art History and Theory, the Master’s Programme in Praxis – curating and writing in contemporary art, and the Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts.

The position of lecturer is situated within the art mediation education and theoretical studies of the Academy of Fine Arts. Through teaching and curriculum development responsibilities, the lecturer will contribute to the activities of the entire Academy.

The lecturer will provide teaching in curating and contemporary art theory acr...