21 Associate Professor Positions at UJA: Requirements, Deadlines and How to Apply

Key data

The University of Jaén is launching one of the most significant permanent faculty recruitment processes of the 2026-2027 academic year. With 21 Associate Professor of University positions convened through open competition, this access process opens a direct opportunity for accredited doctors who wish to consolidate their careers in the Andalusian public university system. The call is based on LOSU 2/2023 and RD 678/2023, which regulates the state accreditation required to participate, and has the authorization of the Andalusian Ministry of University within the Public Employment Offer (OEP) 2025.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes a competitive access process —the selective procedure provided for in LOSU 2/2023 for access to university teaching bodies— to fill 21 Associate Professor of University positions at the University of Jaén, all through open competition.

The most relevant procedural aspects are as follows:

• Qualification requirement: candidates must hold a Doctor degree.
• State accreditation: it is mandatory to have the accreditation corresponding to the Associate Professor of University body, as established in RD 678/2023.
• Application deadline: 20 business days counted from the publication of the call in the BOE (October 24, 2026).
• Participation fee: €30 per position applied for.
• Processing: exclusively through electronic filing, with a digital certificate. Paper applications are not accepted.
• Independent procedure: each position is processed as a separate and independent procedure.
• Maintenance of requirements: all required requirements must be maintained from the submission of the application until taking office.
• Disability reserve: 2 of the 21 positions are reserved for persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the direct cost of participation is modest: €30 per position. If an accredited doctor decides to apply for several positions simultaneously, the cost is multiplied by the number of positions applied for, since each one constitutes an independent procedure.

From the perspective of the University of Jaén, the call implies the incorporation of up to 21 new Associate Professors with permanent status, which entails a sustained budgetary impact on the chapters for teaching and research staff. The authorization of these positions within the OEP 2025 reflects the strategic staffing plan approved by the Andalusian Ministry of University.

For the affected university departments, the resolution of these competitive processes will determine the coverage of teaching and research needs that may currently be met by temporary contractual figures.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with state accreditation as Associate Professor who wish to access a permanent position at the University of Jaén.
• Temporary contracted professors (assistant doctors, substitute professors, associate professors) who have obtained accreditation and seek stabilization.
• Persons with a disability equal to or greater than 33% who meet the academic requirements: they have 2 positions specifically reserved for them.
• Departments and research institutes of UJA that will see positions in their structural staff filled.
• Human resources managers of the University of Jaén, responsible for processing the procedures and verifying compliance with requirements until taking office.

Practical example

A doctor accredited as Associate Professor according to RD 678/2023 decides to apply for 3 positions out of the 21 convened by the University of Jaén. The process she must follow is as follows:

1. She accesses the electronic filing system of the University of Jaén with her digital certificate before the 20 business days expire from October 24, 2026.
2. She submits 3 independent applications, one for each position she applies for.
3. She pays the participation fee of €30 for each application, which amounts to a total outlay of €90.
4. She maintains all requirements in force (Doctor degree and state accreditation) until the eventual taking of office.

If she obtains one of the positions not reserved for disability, she accesses the body of Associate Professors of University with permanent status, with the rights and obligations established by LOSU 2/2023.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: check that you have the accreditation as Associate Professor of University according to RD 678/2023 and that it remains valid.
2. Calculate the deadline: count 20 business days from October 24, 2026 to determine the final date for submitting applications. Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and national and local holidays.
3. Prepare your digital certificate: ensure that your digital certificate is valid and compatible with the electronic filing system of the University of Jaén before starting the process.
4. Pay the €30 fee for each position you apply for, within the electronic filing process.
5. Identify positions of interest: review the details of the 21 positions convened in the complete resolution published in the BOE to select those corresponding to your area of knowledge.
6. Maintain requirements: do not lose your accreditation or Doctor degree at any point in the process, until taking office if you obtain the position.

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-2026-22271