UCM announces 10 university professor positions: requirements, fees and deadlines 2026

Key data

The UCM opens 10 university teaching positions under the LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023. The announcement, published on July 11, 2026, activates a selection process with very tight deadlines: candidates have 15 business days to submit their application from that same date.

The positions come from the Public Employment Offer 2024, authorized by the Community of Madrid, and are offered in open competition regime. This means that any academic with the corresponding state accreditation can apply, without reserved quotas.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates access to university teaching positions at the UCM through an access competition. The key aspects of the procedure are as follows:

Candidate requirements

• State accreditation for the teaching position being applied for (essential condition).
• Compliance with general requirements of nationality, functional capacity and not having been dismissed from service by disciplinary sanction.
• Express exclusion: those who have obtained a position at another university and have not held it for at least two years cannot participate in this announcement.

Participation fee

The fee is 31.10 euros and is non-correctable: if not paid on time and in the correct manner, the application is excluded without possibility of subsequent correction.

Evaluation process

• Evaluation committees must be established within a maximum period of three months from the publication of the announcement.
• The evaluation is based on three elements: curriculum vitae, teaching project and research record.
• The assessment is carried out according to a public scoring system previously established.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the direct cost of participation is reduced: 31.10 euros in application fees. However, the real cost of the process is mainly time and preparation: developing a competitive teaching project and updating the research record requires a significant investment of resources.

For the UCM, the announcement means the incorporation of up to 10 new faculty members to its permanent staff, covering needs derived from the OEP 2024. The establishment of evaluation committees within a maximum of three months sets the pace of the process: candidates can estimate that the final resolution will not arrive before the fourth quarter of 2026.

The main economic risk for applicants is the loss of the 31.10 euro fee due to a payment error, since being non-correctable there is no margin for correction. Additionally, those who fail to meet the minimum two-year tenure requirement in a previously obtained position are directly excluded.

Who does it affect?

• Academics with state accreditation for university teaching positions (University Lecturers, Full Professors or other positions regulated by LOSU) who wish to join the UCM.
• Active researchers and faculty members at other universities, as long as they have held their current position for at least two years.
• Accredited academics without a permanent position seeking their first incorporation into a university teaching position.
• Departments and faculties of the UCM that have requested the filling of these positions within the OEP 2024.

Practical example

A researcher with University Lecturer accreditation granted by ANECA, who currently works as a contracted doctor professor at another Spanish university, wants to access one of the 10 positions announced by the UCM.

Steps she should follow:

1. Verify that her state accreditation corresponds to the position being announced.
2. Confirm that she has not previously obtained a permanent position at another university without holding it for at least two years (in this case, being a contracted doctor, the restriction does not apply).
3. Prepare her application and pay the fee of 31.10 euros within 15 business days from July 11, 2026, that is, before the deadline expires (approximately August 1, 2026, excluding holidays).
4. Submit her curriculum, teaching project and research record according to the public scoring system of the announcement.
5. Wait for the evaluation committee to be established (maximum deadline: 3 months from publication) and follow the assessment process.

If the researcher fails to pay the fee or pays it incorrectly, her application will be excluded without possibility of correction, losing the 31.10 euros and the opportunity to compete.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: Check that your ANECA accreditation or equivalent corresponds exactly to the position you want to apply for. Without accreditation, participation is not possible.
2. Review the tenure requirement: If you already have a permanent position at another university, confirm that you have held it for at least two years. Otherwise, you are excluded from this announcement.
3. Calculate the application deadline: The deadline is 15 business days from July 11, 2026. Identify the exact closing date by excluding national and Community of Madrid holidays.
4. Pay the 31.10 euro fee correctly: This is the most critical step. Being non-correctable, a payment error means automatic exclusion. Keep the receipt.
5. Prepare evaluation documentation: Update and structure your curriculum, teaching project and research record according to the public scoring system of the UCM for this announcement.
6. Consult the full text of the resolution: Access the complete resolution on the BOE to learn about the specific positions announced, departments and detailed scoring systems.

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-2026-15171