Professorship

• PoliTO, a leading national and international institution in the fields of Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Architecture, offers scholars the possibility of enjoying a stimulating and multicultural environment where tradition and innovation provide many opportunities for research, technology transfer and collaboration with businesses, local and international networks. (37.000 students, the highest percentage of international students in Italy: 18%, internationally recognized degrees, English-taught degree programmes)
• PoliTO offers merit-based academic career paths for qualified scientists and researchers. In November 2013, we received the 'HR Excellence in Research Award' from the European Commission, recognizing its commitment in implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers
• PoliTO is a research-intensive, internationally-oriented university that carries out both academic and applied science research with a strong attention to its social and economic impact. Our university is highly focused on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and strives for international excellence. In an evolving global context subject to the effects of globalization, climate change, aging population, new and increasingly pervasive technologies, PoliTO intends to evolve as a “platform” University expected to be permeable, inclusive, open to the labor market and the industry, with a key role in innovation and lifelong learning. The goal is to become a driving force for societal sustainable development. To this end, the university actively collaborates with the industry and with other research partners to provide students with an academic education that is based on high-quality scientific research.

Tenured professor positions in Italy are normally awarded after a two-step procedure:

1. ASN - Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (national scientific qualification) managed by national government authorities for all scientific disciplinary fields (SSD - Settore Scientifico Disciplinare);
2. Public competition organized by each university (open only to applicants who already hold the ASN)

Italian Universities, under national legislation, may also hire tenured professors (both associate or full professors) without the above-mentioned procedure in specific cases (so-called Direct Recruitment) to enhance the Internationalization process of universities:

• Principal Investigators (PI) of European Research Council (ERC) “Starting Grant," "Consolidator Grant", "Advanced Grant"

OR

• Professors who have/had an equivalent position for at least three years at universites or research institutes in Italy or abroad, according to a national "conversion table" released by the Italian Government

OR

• Professors with a 5-year experience in an equivalent position at another Italian university

Individuals who intend to apply for "Direct Recruitment" must not have worked at Polito, they must not have been enrolled in any degree programme not have been beneficiaries of a research fellowship over the last three-year period.

Direct Recruitment for all Politecnico di Torino research/teaching fields (classified as Macrosettori in Italy)

• ADMINISTRATIVE AND TAX LAW - (12/D)
• ANALYTICAL AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - (03/A)
• APPLIED PHYSICS, PHYSICS TEACHING AND HISTORY OF PHYSICS - (02/D)
• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - (08/D)
• ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS, EARTH AND PLANETARY PHYSICS - (02/C)
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - (13/B)
• BUSINESS AND LABOUR LAW - (12/B)
• CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING - (09/D)
• COMPUTER ENGINEERING - (09/H)
• DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGICAL PLANNING OF ARCHITECTURE - (08/C)
• EARTH SCIENCES (EARTH and GEOSCIENCES) - (04/A)
• ECONOMICS - (13/A)
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND MEASUREMENTS - (09/E)
• ENERGY, THERMOMECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING - (09/C)
• INFORMATICS - (01/B)
• INORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES - (03/B)
• LANDSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (LANDSCAPE, INFRASTRUCTURAL and ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) - (08/A)
• MANUFACTURING, INDUSTRIAL AND MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING - (09/B)
• MATHEMATICS - (01/A)
• MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE - (09/A)
• ORGANIC, INDUSTRIAL AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY - (03/C)
• PHILOSOPHY - (11/C)
• PHYSICS OF FUNDAMENTAL INTERACTIONS - (02/A)
• PHYSICS OF MATTER - (02/B)
• POLITICAL THEORY - (14/A)
• REPRESENTATION, CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - (08/E)
• SOCIOLOGY - (14/C)
• STATISTICS AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR DECISIONS - (13/D)
• STRUCTURAL AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - (08/B)
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND BIOENGINEERING - (09/G)
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - (09/F)
• URBAN AND TERRITORIAL PLANNING AND DESIGN - (08/F)

We offer full-time tenured positions in an intellectually stimulating environment.

The Italian government provides exemption from payment of personal income tax on 90% of the income for professors who transfer their residence to Italy. Check guideline for details and eligibility criteria.

Full and Associate Professor salaries are broken down into different economic levels, according to the National tables. Salaries increase with seniority.

* subject to legal variations and depending on the personal status of the taxpayer and his/her household.

Candidates should excel both in teaching and research. Quality of research must be supported by publications in leading international journals, books and proceedings of international conferences. International experience is an important asset. Experience with the industry, an extensive network in the relevant industrial sector and/or a strong track record of collaborations with the industry would be a plus.

For Associate Professor positions, we require:

• teaching skills to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
• capacity to lead a research group and attract external funding
• track record of international scholarly activity.

For Full Professor positions, we require:

• high-level scholarly expertise
• experience in leading scientific research
• ability to provide high-quality research-based education
• track record of winning external research funding
• track record of international scholarly activity

English proficiency is required for all positions (Italian language proficiency is not required).

• Develop curricula and teach in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes
• Supervise Master's theses and PhD candidates
• Conduct and publish research
• Manage research groups and projects
• Secure national and international external funding for your research group as well as foster interactions with relevant stakeholders for societal impact
• Actively collaborate with local, national, and global research partners, as well as industry
• Sit on faculty committees

Politecnico di Torino is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for employees. WOMEN IN STEAM ! (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Math). Politecnico di Torino strongly encourages women to apply to achieve the target of 40% new female employees set by the National Resilience and Recovery Plan (PNRR) and the objectives of Politecnico's Gender Equality Plan.
 

LIFE@POLITO

Torino is a historic, lively and elegant city, with over 300 km of tree-lined avenues and countless parks, embraced by the Po. Torino is located at the foot of the western Alps, at 1-2 hours driving distance from mountain resorts, the Langhe region and the Italian Riviera. There are high-speed train connections with main Italian cities (Milan less than 1 hour, Rome 4 hours) as well as Paris. Malpensa airport is at 1.5 hours driving distance, and the international airport in Torino directly connects to Rome, Paris, London and to the international hubs of Munich and Frankfurt. PoliTO welcomes international professors and their families and provides support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare and international schooling (IB programme international schools, French school and other international education solutions across the city). In Italy, health care services and retirement benefits are guaranteed by public authorities. PoliTO also provides its employees a discounted additional health insurance and services to support the right balance between life and work. Cost of living in Torino is very competitive with respect to other Italian cities and even more to major European ones.

The call for applications is temporarily suspended.

Academic staff recruitment & Talent Attraction Offices
directcalls@polito.it
Politecnico di Torino
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino