The tenure track system provides internationally recognised top researchers with a clear and predictable way to progress to a professorship. At the University of Helsinki, all assistant and associate professors are provided with their own tailored career paths and individuals goals, and their career advancement is supported.
The University of Helsinki tenure track system has three stages: assistant professor, associate professor and full professor. Advancement on the tenure track is always assessed comprehensively. Individual goals are set for the assistant or associate professorship in relation to the requirements for the next stage.
Meeting the challenges posed demonstrates that the appointee is determined to pursue a career as a professor at the University of Helsinki.
In the recruitment and tenure track advancement of assistant or associate professors and professors, assessment focuses on three areas:. Assessment is always comprehensive and based on the criteria set for each stage of the tenure track. Assistant professors must demonstrate their academic potential and ability to develop in their academic career.
When recruiting for the first term on the tenure track, the goal is to identify future talent. Associate professors are required to have not only future potential, but also significant scholarly qualifications.
