47 teaching positions at UMA 2026: requirements, fees and access competition deadlines

Key data

The University of Málaga announces 47 university teaching staff positions under the Organic Law 2/2023 on the University System and Royal Decree 678/2023. The announcement, published on 29 September 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-20196), activates a selection process with very tight deadlines and prior accreditation requirements that candidates must already have in hand before applying.

The process is also governed by the Basic Statute of Public Employees (EBEP) and common administrative procedure regulations, which implies strict procedural guarantees for both candidates and members of selection committees.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates access to university teaching staff positions through access competition, the procedure provided for in Organic Law 2/2023 for the selection of career civil servants in the university sector. The essential elements of the process are:

A particularly relevant aspect of this announcement are the conflict of interest rules affecting selection committee members. Those who have been co-authors with any candidate in the last six years or have jointly participated in ongoing research projects are excluded from participating in such committees. This regulation seeks to guarantee the impartiality of the process and is applied strictly.

Economic and operational impact

The direct economic impact for candidates is minimal: the participation fee is 36 euros, a fixed amount per application. However, the real cost of the process for a candidate goes beyond the fee: it involves having previously obtained ANECA accreditation (a process that involves time, preparation of merits and, where applicable, fees from the evaluation agency).

For the University of Málaga itself, the announcement of 47 positions represents a considerable selection operation, with the activation of multiple selection committees, conflict of interest management and case processing through electronic headquarters.

From an operational perspective, the deadline of only 10 business days is the most critical factor: candidates who do not have their documentation prepared—especially ANECA accreditation—will not be able to apply, regardless of their academic profile.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with ANECA accreditation for any of the university teaching positions announced (University Professors, University Associate Professors or other positions provided for in LO 2/2023).
• Doctors with equivalent regional accreditation recognized for the position being applied for.
• Active university teaching civil servants who wish to change positions or advance within the Spanish university system.
• Potential members of UMA selection committees, who must verify whether they incur any conflict of interest before accepting the appointment.
• Departments and areas of knowledge at UMA that have requested the filling of these positions and must coordinate the process internally.

Practical example

A doctor in Economics with ANECA accreditation for the position of University Associate Professor wants to apply for one of the 47 positions announced by UMA. The process they must follow is as follows:

1. Verify that their ANECA accreditation is current and corresponds to the position category they are applying for.
2. Access the electronic headquarters of the University of Málaga before the deadline of 10 business days from 29 September 2026 (approximately before 14 October 2026, not counting holidays).
3. Pay the participation fee of 36 euros and attach the receipt along with the application.
4. Submit the documentation proving merits for evaluation by the selection committee.

If that same doctor is part of an ongoing research project in which a member of the selection committee assigned to their position also participates, that member must abstain or be challenged, thus guaranteeing the impartiality of the process.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify ANECA or regional accreditation: check that it is current and that it corresponds exactly to the position category being applied for. Without accreditation, there is no possibility of applying.
2. Calculate the actual deadline: the 10 business day deadline from 29 September 2026 excludes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Identify the exact deadline to avoid missing the announcement.
3. Prepare merit documentation: gather publications, projects, teaching and other valuable merits before the deadline opens, to avoid wasting time once it has started.
4. Access UMA's electronic headquarters: submission is preferably electronic. Verify that you have a digital certificate or valid identification system.
5. Pay the 36 euro fee: keep the payment receipt, as it must be attached to the application.
6. Review possible conflicts of interest: if you are part of selection committees at UMA, verify whether there is co-authorship with candidates in the last six years or participation in joint ongoing research projects, and act accordingly (abstention or challenge).

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20196