Associate Professor Positions Linked to Healthcare in Zaragoza 2026: Fee of 39.98€ and Deadlines

Key data

Four Associate Professor of University positions with healthcare-teaching profile are being opened for competitive access at the University of Zaragoza. The call, published on June 29, 2026 in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-14078), is joint between the university and the Health Department of the Government of Aragon, reflecting the dual nature of these positions: university teaching combined with activity in healthcare centers of the Aragonese health system.

The deadline for submitting applications is 20 calendar days from publication, placing the approximate closing date around July 19, 2026. Those who do not act within that timeframe are excluded from the process.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls a competitive access process to fill four linked positions in the Associate Professors of University body. These positions have a mixed nature: the holder simultaneously performs teaching functions at the University of Zaragoza and healthcare activity in centers of the Aragonese health system, under the current agreement between both institutions.

The key elements of the process are as follows:

Exemptions from the 39.98 € fee apply to the following groups:

• People with recognized disability
• Members of large families
• Victims of terrorism
• Job seekers

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost of participation is minimal: 39.98 € per candidate. For groups with exemptions (disability, large family, terrorism victims and job seekers), the cost is zero.

The real impact is not economic but strategic and career-related. These linked positions are one of the most solid ways to combine academic and healthcare trajectories in the Aragonese public system. Obtaining one of the four positions means access to a career civil service position with dual institutional assignment.

From an operational perspective, the process is entirely online, eliminating travel but requiring a valid digital certificate or electronic identification system to operate in the electronic office of the University of Zaragoza. Failure to meet the 20 calendar day deadline is grounds for exclusion with no possibility of later correction.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with accreditation as Associate Professor of University obtained in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023
• Professionals with healthcare-teaching profile who meet EBEP requirements
• Medical specialists or healthcare professionals with research and teaching trajectory aspiring to a linked position at the University of Zaragoza
• Candidates who meet the requirements of groups with fee exemption (disability, large family, terrorism victims, job seekers)
• University departments and HR services of the University of Zaragoza and the Aragonese health system, regarding workforce planning

Practical example

A medical specialist with a doctoral degree who has completed accreditation as Associate Professor of University in accordance with RD 678/2023 and currently works in a hospital in the Aragonese health system can apply for one of the four positions called (for example, position 2026-287V).

The process for this candidate would be as follows:

1. Verifies that their accreditation complies with RD 678/2023 and meets EBEP requirements.
2. Accesses the electronic office of the University of Zaragoza before the 20 calendar day deadline expires (approximately July 19, 2026).
3. Pays the fee of 39.98 € (or proves their status as a job seeker or other exemption condition to avoid paying it).
4. Submits the application online with the required documentation.
5. Awaits the resolution of the competitive process, which must occur within a maximum of 4 months from June 29, 2026, that is, before October 29, 2026.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify accreditation: Check that you have accreditation as Associate Professor of University in accordance with Royal Decree 678/2023. Without this requirement, the application is not valid.
2. Review EBEP compliance: Confirm that you meet the general requirements for access to public employment established in the Basic Statute of Public Employees.
3. Calculate the deadline: The 20 calendar day deadline from June 29, 2026 expires approximately on July 19, 2026. Act with sufficient margin to resolve possible technical issues in the electronic office.
4. Check if you are entitled to fee exemption: Exempt groups are people with recognized disability, members of large families, terrorism victims and job seekers. If any of these conditions apply, prepare supporting documentation.
5. Prepare the online application: Access the electronic office of the University of Zaragoza with a valid digital certificate or electronic identification system, and complete the application process before the deadline expires.
6. Identify the position of interest: The four positions have codes 2026-286V, 2026-287V, 2026-288V and 2026-289V. Review the specific profile of each one in the official call to properly guide your application.

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-2026-14078