University Associate Professor Positions for People with Disabilities: University of Murcia 2026 Call

Key data

The University of Murcia is opening a pathway to the Associate Professor position reserved entirely for the disability quota. The call, published on 28 September 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-20069), activates a selection process that only professors with recognized disability of at least 33% can take advantage of. The timeframe for action is tight: 15 business days from publication.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls for a competitive examination for access to Associate Professor positions at the University of Murcia. What distinguishes it from other ordinary calls is that the positions are offered exclusively through the reserve quota for people with disabilities, with a minimum recognized degree of 33%.

The process is governed by two key regulations:

• Organic Law 2/2023 on the University System: general framework regulating access to university teaching staff positions.
• Royal Decree 678/2023 on university teaching accreditation: establishes the prior accreditation requirements that candidates must meet.

Access requirements are cumulative: the candidate must be employed as permanent teaching staff or as a permanent contracted doctor and accredit at least two years of effective service in that category. Having accreditation is not enough: you must be actively employed in that contractual arrangement.

The application is submitted exclusively electronically through the CONVOCUM PDI platform, with electronic signature. Paper or in-person applications are not accepted.

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost of participating in this call is €48.61 for examination fees. However, this amount is completely exempt for people with accredited disability, who are precisely the only group that can apply. In practice, all eligible candidates are entitled to the exemption if they properly accredit their disability.

The most relevant operational impact is not economic, but rather deadlines and documentation. With only 15 business days from 28 September 2026, the margin for gathering documentation, obtaining electronic signature, and completing the process in CONVOCUM PDI is very tight. Any technical or documentary issue could exclude the candidate.

For the University of Murcia, this call responds to the legal obligation to reserve a quota of positions for people with disabilities in public service access processes, in accordance with current equal opportunities regulations.

Who does it affect?

• Professors with permanent teaching staff contracts at the University of Murcia, with accredited disability ≥33% and at least two years of effective service in that category.
• Permanent contracted doctors at the University of Murcia, with accredited disability ≥33% and at least two years of effective service in that category.
• University human resources managers who must inform their staff about the call and manage associated administrative procedures.
• Legal advisors and university unions who accompany candidates in the process.

Cannot apply: candidates external to the University of Murcia, professors in other contractual categories different from those indicated, or people with a disability degree lower than 33%.

Practical example

Imagine a permanent contracted doctor at the University of Murcia with a recognized disability degree of 45% and three years of effective service in that category. He meets all requirements: the disability exceeds 33%, the contractual arrangement is as required, and the years of service exceed the minimum of two.

This professor must access the CONVOCUM PDI platform before the 15 business day deadline from 28 September 2026 expires, complete the application with electronic signature, and accredit his disability degree. In doing so, he is exempt from paying the €48.61 fee. If he does not submit the application within the deadline, he loses the opportunity to access this specific reserve quota call.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have a permanent teaching staff or permanent contracted doctor contract, that the recognized disability degree is equal to or greater than 33%, and that you have accumulated at least two years of effective service in that category.
2. Gather supporting documentation: official disability certificate (≥33%), documentation proving seniority in the category, and any other documents required by the call.
3. Obtain or verify electronic signature: the application is submitted exclusively through CONVOCUM PDI with electronic signature. If you do not have one or it has expired, obtain it urgently.
4. Submit the application in CONVOCUM PDI within 15 business days from 28 September 2026. Do not wait until the last day to avoid technical issues.
5. Request the exemption from the €48.61 fee by accrediting disability at the time of application. People with accredited disability are exempt from this payment.
6. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-20069) to learn the details of the positions called, the assessable merits, and the evaluation procedure.

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-2026-20069