Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 25, 2026, from the University of Lleida, announcing a competitive process for access to university teaching positions |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | July 3, 2026 |
| Effective Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Positions Announced | 3 Professor positions (internal promotion) |
| Legal Framework | LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 20 business days from publication in the Official Gazette (August non-working) |
| Maximum Process Duration | 6 months (August non-working) |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment PDI |
| Reference Employment Offers | PDI OEP 2024 and 2025 approved by the Governing Council |
The University of Lleida (UdL) announces, through a resolution of June 25, 2026, a competitive process for internal promotion to fill 3 positions in the body of Professors of University. The announcement is based on the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023, and the positions are part of the public employment offers for teaching and research staff (PDI) for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025, approved by the Governing Council of UdL.
The process is exclusively for internal promotion: it is not open to external candidates or temporary staff. Selection is based on academic criteria, merits and objectivity, in accordance with the framework established by LOSU.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces a competitive process for internal promotion for 3 positions in the body of Professors of University. The participation requirements are as follows:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Administrative Status | Career civil servant from the body of Associate Professors of University |
| Minimum Seniority | Minimum 2 years of effective service in the Associate Professor body |
| Academic Accreditation | State accreditation for the body of Professors of University |
| Language Accreditation | Catalan language level C1 (and, where applicable, Spanish) |
The deadline for submitting applications is 20 business days counted from the publication of the announcement in the Official Gazette (July 3, 2026), with August declared as a non-working month. The complete selection process may not exceed 6 months in duration, also excluding August from the calculation.
Selection will be carried out according to academic criteria, merits and objectivity, as required by the LOSU framework and RD 678/2023. The announced positions are linked to the PDI public employment offers for 2024 and 2025 approved by the Governing Council of the University of Lleida.
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, access to the body of Professors of University represents a significant salary increase compared to the Associate Professor body, in addition to improvements in destination and productivity supplements according to the remuneration scheme for university teaching staff civil servants.
From an institutional perspective, filling these 3 positions through internal promotion allows UdL to consolidate its teaching and research staff at the highest level without resorting to external calls, optimizing already available human resources and complying with the PDI OEP for 2024 and 2025.
The operational cost for candidates is mainly time: preparing the merit file, accrediting Catalan language level C1 if you do not have the certificate, and managing the application within the 20 business day deadline. No participation fee is mentioned in the announcement.
Who does it affect?
- Associate Professors of University career civil servants working at any Spanish university who have state accreditation as Professor and wish to apply for UdL positions.
- Associate Professors of the University of Lleida itself who meet the requirements and aspire to internal promotion.
- Departments and areas of knowledge at UdL to which the 3 announced positions are assigned (the specific departments appear in the full text of the resolution published in the Official Gazette).
- Human resources and academic management teams at public universities, who must inform their staff about the announcement.
Cannot participate: temporary teaching staff, associate professors, teaching assistants, or civil servants from other university teaching bodies different from Associate Professors of University.
Practical example
An Associate Professor of University at UdL who obtained his position in 2022 (has more than 2 years of effective service), has state accreditation as Professor issued by ANECA and accredits Catalan language level C1 through the corresponding certificate, meets all requirements to apply for this competitive process.
This candidate must submit his application within the 20 business days following July 3, 2026. Since August is non-working, the effective deadline extends well into September 2026. If selected, the complete process (from application to final resolution) may not exceed 6 months, also excluding August.
If you do not yet have the Catalan C1 certificate, the candidate must obtain it before formalizing the application, as it is a participation requirement, not a valuable merit.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you are a career civil servant from the body of Associate Professors of University with at least 2 years of effective service and with current state accreditation as Professor.
- Accredit Catalan language level C1: if you do not have the certificate, manage it urgently, as it is an essential participation requirement.
- Consult the full text of the resolution in the Official Gazette: identify the specific positions (department, area of knowledge) and the applicable merit evaluation criteria.
- Prepare the academic merit file: gather all supporting documentation (publications, projects, teaching, management) according to the selection criteria established in the announcement.
- Submit the application within the deadline: the 20 business days from July 3, 2026 are the strict limit. August is non-working, but the application must be processed in due form. No deadline extensions are contemplated.
- Monitor the process: the process cannot exceed 6 months (excluding August). Be alert to UdL and Official Gazette publications regarding lists of admitted candidates, competition dates and final resolution.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Professor positions at UdL 2026?
The deadline is 20 business days counted from the publication of the announcement in the Official Gazette, which took place on July 3, 2026. August is a non-working month for the purposes of this calculation, so the effective deadline extends into September 2026. No extensions are contemplated.
Who can apply for the competitive process for Professor at the University of Lleida?
Only career civil servants from the body of Associate Professors of University who simultaneously meet three conditions can participate: having a minimum of 2 years of effective service in that body, possessing state accreditation for Professor of University and accrediting Catalan language level C1 (and, where applicable, Spanish). The competition is exclusively for internal promotion.
How long can the selection process for this competitive process last?
The selection process has a maximum duration of 6 months, with August declared as a non-working month. This means that, in practice, the process will take place between September 2026 and early 2027, at the latest.
Is Catalan mandatory to apply for these UdL positions?
Yes. The announcement requires accrediting Catalan language level C1 as a participation requirement, not as a merit. Without this certificate, the application will not be admitted. Additionally, depending on the position, Spanish accreditation may also be required.
What public employment offers do these UdL positions fall under?
The 3 announced positions fall under the public employment offers for teaching and research staff (PDI) for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, both approved by the Governing Council of the University of Lleida. The announcement is based on LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023.
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-2026-14466