Associate Professor Positions at UPCT 2026: requirements, deadlines and how to apply

Key data

Accredited teachers and researchers as Associate Professors of University have a window of 15 business days to submit their applications for the positions called by the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT). The call, published on July 18, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-15720), is based on Organic Law 2/2023 on the University System and Royal Decree 678/2023. The positions are budgeted and included in the university's job classification.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls for a competitive examination for access to positions in the Associate Professor of University body at UPCT. The process is governed by two key regulations:

• Organic Law 2/2023 on the University System: general framework for organizing the Spanish university system.
• Royal Decree 678/2023: regulates the competitive examination procedure for access to university teaching staff positions.

The access requirements are as follows:

Applications must be submitted exclusively through electronic headquarters within 15 business days following publication in the BOE. Paper applications or submissions through other channels will not be accepted.

Economic and operational impact

The positions called are budgeted and included in the UPCT's job classification, which guarantees that their coverage has real financial backing and is not conditioned on subsequent budget availability.

Regarding participation fees, the call provides for a system of fee waivers and exemptions for the following groups:

• Unemployed persons
• Members of large families
• Persons with disabilities
• Victims of terrorism
• Victims of gender-based violence

The call does not specify in the summary the exact amounts of ordinary fees, but does establish that these groups are entitled to reduction or total exemption. Candidates belonging to any of these groups must prove their status at the time of electronic submission.

Who does it affect?

• Teachers and researchers with ANECA accreditation for the Associate Professor of University position.
• Candidates qualified according to RD 774/2002 for the corresponding position.
• Career civil servants in university teaching positions who have been in office for at least two years since their last appointment through competitive examination.
• Groups entitled to fee waivers: unemployed, large families, persons with disabilities, victims of terrorism and victims of gender-based violence.

Those who do not meet any of the three access routes mentioned cannot apply, regardless of their research or teaching background.

Practical example

A researcher with ANECA accreditation for the Associate Professor of University position, currently unemployed, wants to apply for the UPCT competitive examination. Her situation allows her to:

1. Access the examination through the ANECA accreditation route, meeting the main requirement.
2. Request fee waiver or reduction due to her status as an unemployed person, reducing the economic cost of participation.
3. Submit her application exclusively through electronic headquarters within 15 business days from July 18, 2026 (deadline approximately early August 2026, excluding holidays).

A career civil servant in a university teaching position who took office in their last position through competitive examination 18 months ago could not apply, as they do not meet the minimum requirement of two years since their last appointment.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with access requirements: check if you have current ANECA accreditation, qualification under RD 774/2002, or if you are a career civil servant with more than two years since your last appointment.
2. Calculate the exact application deadline: the 15 business day deadline begins on July 18, 2026. Deduct local and national holidays to avoid missing the deadline.
3. Access the UPCT electronic headquarters: applications can only be submitted through this channel. Verify that you have a valid digital certificate or electronic ID in force.
4. Gather supporting documentation: ANECA accreditation or qualification certificate, and, if applicable, documentation proving eligibility for fee waiver (unemployment certificate, large family status, disability certificate, etc.).
5. Review the specific bases of the call in the full text published in the BOE-A-2026-15720 to learn details about each position, field of knowledge and evaluation criteria.

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-2026-15720