Associate Professor Positions at UA 2026: requirements, fees and application deadlines

Key data

Doctors with current state accreditation now have an opportunity window to access an Associate Professor position at the University of Alicante. The call, published on July 16, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-15511), is based on the Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and the Royal Decree 678/2023, the most recent regulatory framework governing access to university teaching positions in Spain.

The deadline is short and the channel is unique: 10 business days from publication in the BOE, with application exclusively through electronic headquarters. Since August 2026 is declared non-working for deadline purposes, candidates must calculate the actual available dates precisely to avoid missing the call.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces an open access competition for university teaching positions, mainly the figure of Associate Professor of University. This is a selective process regulated by Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and RD 678/2023, which update the previous framework for access to university teaching positions.

The key aspects established by the call are:

• Modality: Open access competition (not restricted to internal staff).
• Position announced: Mainly Associate Professor of University.
• Accreditation requirement: Candidates must have current state accreditation for the position they are applying for.
• General requirements: Compliance with general conditions for access to public employment.
• Specific requirements per position: Some positions require specific qualifications, knowledge of Valencian or a specific foreign language.
• Participation fee: 35 euros, with exemptions for people with disabilities and members of special large families.
• Submission of applications: Exclusively through the electronic headquarters of the University of Alicante.
• Deadline: 10 business days from publication in the BOE (July 16, 2026). The month of August 2026 is considered non-working for the purpose of calculating deadlines.
• Gender equality measures: The call expressly identifies areas with underrepresentation of each gender, in compliance with equality regulations.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the direct cost of participating is 35 euros as an application fee. This amount is exempt for two specific groups:

• People with recognized disability.
• Members of special category large families.

Beyond the direct economic cost, the operational impact for candidates is significant: the application must be processed exclusively through electronic headquarters, which requires having a digital certificate or valid electronic identification system. Anyone who does not have this access configured must enable it before the deadline expires.

The fact that August is non-working means that if the 10 business day deadline starts on July 16, candidates must calculate precisely how many business days remain in July from that date and how many are transferred to September, avoiding assuming that the deadline extends automatically.

For university departments and areas with announced positions, the call activates the processes for establishing evaluation committees and planning the teaching load associated with the positions to be filled.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with current state accreditation for the Associate Professor of University position who wish to compete for positions at the University of Alicante.
• Candidates with specific language requirements: some positions require proven knowledge of Valencian or a specific foreign language.
• People with disabilities and members of special large families, who may benefit from the exemption of the 35 euro fee.
• Departments and areas of the University of Alicante with positions included in the call, which must prepare the evaluation processes.
• Human resources advisors in the university field who manage applications or teaching selection processes.

Practical example

A doctor in Economics with current state accreditation as Associate Professor, resident in Valencia, wants to compete for a position at the University of Alicante. The call is published on July 16, 2026. Since August is non-working, the business days available in July (from day 16) are limited; the rest of the deadline will be completed in September 2026, once August ends.

This candidate must:

1. Verify that their state accreditation is current and corresponds to the announced position.
2. Check if the position they are applying for requires knowledge of Valencian or a foreign language, and if they meet that requirement.
3. Access the electronic headquarters of the University of Alicante with their digital certificate.
4. Pay the fee of 35 euros (or prove the exemption if they have recognized disability or are a member of a special large family).
5. Submit the application within the deadline of 10 business days, not counting August.

If they do not submit the application through electronic headquarters or do so outside the deadline, they will be excluded from the process, with no possibility of correction through that channel.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: Confirm that you have current state accreditation for the Associate Professor of University position before starting any procedure.
2. Calculate the actual deadline: Count the business days available from July 16, 2026, excluding August (non-working month), to determine the exact submission deadline.
3. Enable access to electronic headquarters: Make sure you have a digital certificate or operational electronic identification system. Without it, it is not possible to submit the application.
4. Review specific requirements for each position: Check if the position of interest requires specific qualifications, knowledge of Valencian or a foreign language, and prove compliance.
5. Prepare documentation for fee exemption (if applicable): People with disabilities or members of special large families must gather supporting documentation to request the exemption of the 35 euros.
6. Submit the application exclusively through electronic headquarters within the 10 business day deadline. Paper applications or other channels are not accepted.

Official source

Consult complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-15511)

Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-15511