Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of November 3, 2026, jointly issued by the University of Salamanca and the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Welfare of Castilla y León, by which a competition for access to linked positions in university teaching bodies is announced |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | November 10, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 10, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the BOE (from 10/11/2026) |
| Competition type | Competition for access through internal promotion |
| Affected parties | University associate professors with permanent appointment at USAL, accredited as full professors and with at least 2 years of seniority in the position |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-23580 |
Associate professors at USAL accredited as full professors have a window of 15 business days to submit their candidacy for the linked positions announced jointly by the University of Salamanca and the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Welfare of Castilla y León. The announcement, published in the BOE on November 10, 2026 with reference BOE-A-2026-23580, opens an internal promotion opportunity that does not require an open selection process for external candidates, but is limited exclusively to those already integrated into USAL's teaching staff.
The uniqueness of these positions lies in their triple nature: whoever holds them will simultaneously develop university teaching activity, healthcare activity in the Castilla y León healthcare system and research, all of which is considered a single job position for administrative and remuneration purposes.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces a competition for access through internal promotion for linked positions in university teaching bodies. Below are all the requirements and conditions established:
| Requirement | Required condition |
|---|---|
| Body of origin | University Associate Professor |
| Institution of permanent appointment | University of Salamanca (USAL) |
| Accreditation | Accredited as University Full Professor |
| Minimum seniority in position | At least 2 years |
| Academic qualification | Doctor's degree |
| Healthcare qualification | Specialist degree corresponding to each announced position |
| Competition type | Internal promotion (not open to external candidates) |
The announced positions are of a linked nature, which means that the position integrates simultaneously three dimensions:
- Teaching: functions inherent to the body of university full professors at USAL.
- Healthcare: clinical activity in centers dependent on the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Welfare of Castilla y León.
- Research: development of scientific activity linked to both institutions.
For administrative purposes, the three functions are considered a single job position, which has direct implications for working hours management, remuneration and incompatibility regime.
Economic and operational impact
The resolution does not detail specific remuneration amounts, as these are governed by the salary scales of university teaching bodies and by the healthcare supplements established in agreements between USAL and the Ministry of Healthcare of Castilla y León. However, the operational impact for candidates and for both institutions is significant:
- For the candidate: accessing a linked Full Professor position means an improvement in category within the university ranking, with the remuneration increase associated with the Full Professor body compared to Associate Professor, plus the healthcare supplements of the public healthcare system of CyL.
- For USAL: it covers teaching needs in areas with clinical profile, strengthening the link between university training in health sciences and actual healthcare practice.
- For the Ministry of Healthcare: it incorporates into its healthcare structure professionals with high research and teaching qualifications, without external selection costs.
- Critical operational deadline: 15 business days is a tight deadline. Counting from November 10, 2026, the deadline falls approximately at the end of November 2026, depending on the official working calendar.
Who does it affect?
- University Associate Professors with permanent appointment at the University of Salamanca.
- Associate professors who have obtained accreditation as University Full Professor by ANECA or equivalent regional body.
- Associate professors with at least 2 years of seniority in their current position at USAL.
- Associate professors who hold the Doctor's degree and the Specialist degree corresponding to one of the announced positions.
- University departments at USAL with areas linked to health sciences, which will see their staff modified if one of their associate professors accesses the position.
- HR managers at USAL and the Ministry of Healthcare of CyL, responsible for processing the competition and managing the new linked position regime.
Practical example
An associate professor at the University of Salamanca assigned to the Internal Medicine area, who obtained his accreditation as Full Professor three years ago and holds the Specialist degree in Internal Medicine, meets all the requirements to apply:
- Has permanent appointment at USAL: meets requirement.
- Is accredited as Full Professor: meets requirement.
- Has been in the position for more than 2 years: meets requirement (3 years).
- Holds Doctor's degree and Specialist degree in Internal Medicine: meets requirement.
This professor must access the USAL electronic office with his digital certificate, complete the electronic application and submit it before the 15 business day deadline from November 10, 2026 expires. If he does not submit the application within the deadline, he loses the opportunity to access the position in this announcement, as there is no possibility of correcting late applications in competitions of this type.
What should those affected do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have permanent appointment at USAL, accreditation as Full Professor, minimum 2 years of seniority, Doctor's degree and Specialist degree corresponding to one of the announced positions.
- Identify the announced positions: review the full text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-23580) to learn about the specific specialties and positions included in the announcement.
- Obtain or verify the digital certificate: submission is exclusively electronic through USAL's electronic office. Check that the digital certificate is valid before starting the process.
- Calculate the exact deadline: the 15 business day deadline begins on November 10, 2026. Deduct national, regional and local holidays in Salamanca to determine the exact expiration date.
- Prepare documentation: gather the degrees, accreditations and other documentation that the announcement may require to be attached to the electronic application.
- Submit the application within the deadline: access USAL's electronic office with digital certificate and complete the process before expiration. There are no ordinary extensions in this type of competition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for applying for the USAL linked positions announced in November 2026?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on November 10, 2026. The exact expiration date depends on the business day calendar of Salamanca, so it is essential to deduct the applicable national, regional and local holidays.
Who can apply for the USAL-Healthcare CyL 2026 linked professor competition?
Only university associate professors with permanent appointment at USAL who simultaneously meet these four requirements can participate: be accredited as University Full Professors, have at least 2 years of seniority in the position, hold the Doctor's degree and hold the Specialist degree corresponding to the position they are applying for. It is not an open competition for external candidates.
How is the application submitted for the USAL linked positions competition?
Submission is exclusively electronic through the electronic office of the University of Salamanca, using a digital certificate. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted. It is essential to have the digital certificate operational before starting the process.
What functions does a linked Full Professor position at USAL involve?
A linked position integrates simultaneously three types of functions: teaching (at the University of Salamanca), healthcare (in centers of the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Welfare of Castilla y León) and research. The three are considered a single job position for administrative purposes, which affects working hours management, remuneration and incompatibility regime.
Is the Specialist degree required to apply for these linked positions?
Yes. In addition to the Doctor's degree, the announcement requires the Specialist degree corresponding to each specific position. This means that the candidate must prove the healthcare specialty that corresponds to the position they are applying for, with any specialty not being valid for any position.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-23580
