14 Associate Professor Positions at UB 2026: faculties, deadlines and requirements

Key data

The University of Barcelona announces 14 Associate Professor positions through a competitive selection process, published on September 18, 2026 in the BOE. This call, supported by LOSU 2/2023 and RD 678/2023 on state accreditation for university teaching staff, represents a concrete opportunity for accredited doctors seeking to consolidate their academic careers at one of the most relevant universities in the country.

The timeframe for action is short: 20 business days from the publication date. Anyone who does not submit an application within that period is automatically excluded from the process.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a competitive selection process for Associate Professor positions at UB. The 14 positions are distributed among the following faculties:

The process is governed by two key regulations:

• LOSU 2/2023: Organic Law of the University System, which establishes the general framework for access to university teaching staff positions.
• RD 678/2023: Specifically regulates state accreditation for access to university teaching staff positions, an essential requirement to compete.

Process notifications are made exclusively through the UB electronic office. A legal quota for persons with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% is reserved, in accordance with current public employment regulations.

Additionally, it is a requirement to prove linguistic knowledge according to Catalan regulations, which implies having the Catalan language level certification required for the position.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, obtaining an Associate Professor position represents a substantial improvement in job stability and compensation compared to contractual positions such as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The position is civil service, with permanent status and subject to the compensation regime of the university teaching staff.

For the University of Barcelona, the announcement implies the incorporation of 14 new career civil servants, with the consequent impact on the structural workforce and long-term personnel budgets.

From an operational perspective, candidates should take into account:

• State accreditation must be current at the time of application submission.
• Linguistic certification in Catalan must be available before the competition is resolved.
• All procedures are conducted electronically, so it is necessary to have a digital certificate or equivalent identification system.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with state accreditation as Associate Professors who wish to access a position at UB.
• Researchers and teachers in the position of Assistant Professor, Contract Doctor Professor or other positions who have obtained ANECA accreditation or equivalent regional accreditation.
• Candidates with disabilities equal to or greater than 33%, who have a reserved legal quota in the process.
• Professionals in the areas of Earth Sciences, Law, Economics, Education, Pharmacy, Philology, Geography and Nursing.
• Candidates with proven knowledge of Catalan, a linguistic requirement imposed by Catalan regulations.

Practical example

A doctor in Economics who obtained his accreditation as an Associate Professor through ANECA in 2025 and currently works as an Assistant Professor at another Spanish university can apply for the position announced in the Faculty of Economics at UB.

His specific roadmap would be:

1. Verify that his state accreditation is current and valid for the Associate Professor position.
2. Prove the level of Catalan required by Catalan regulations (if he does not have it, he must obtain it before the resolution).
3. Submit the application through the UB electronic office before the 20 business days from September 18, 2026 expire.
4. Monitor notifications exclusively through the electronic office, as communications are not made through other channels.
5. If selected, the resolution will be issued within a maximum of 6 months from the closing of the process.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: Check that you have current accreditation as an Associate Professor issued by ANECA or a recognized regional agency, in accordance with RD 678/2023.
2. Review the linguistic requirement: Confirm that you have the Catalan certification required by Catalan regulations. If you do not have it, start the procedures to obtain it urgently.
3. Calculate the application deadline: Count 20 business days from September 18, 2026 to determine the exact closing date.
4. Access the UB electronic office: Prepare your digital certificate and gather the necessary documentation for electronic submission of the application.
5. Identify the position of interest: Review the full text of the resolution in the BOE to learn about the specific profiles of each of the 14 positions announced in the 8 faculties.
6. Activate electronic notification alerts: Since all communications are made through the electronic office, configure alerts to not miss any process notifications.

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-2026-19461