University Professor Position UMA-SAS 2026: requirements, fees and deadlines to apply

Key data

An Associate Professor accredited as Full Professor by ANECA now has a 10 business day window to apply for one of the most comprehensive positions in the Spanish university-healthcare system: a linked professorship that combines teaching at the University of Málaga with healthcare activity in the Andalusian Health Service. The Resolution of July 8, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-15434) activates the process with very specific requirements and a participation cost of 36 euros.

This type of linked position is unique in the Spanish public system: the position holder occupies a single job that integrates two functions—university teaching and specialized healthcare—with exclusive dedication. It is not a compatibility arrangement, but a unified position legally recognized as such.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a competitive examination for internal promotion to fill a position in the Full Professor body, linked with a healthcare position in the Andalusian Health Service. The key aspects of the process are:

The link with the SAS means that the position holder performs healthcare functions in the Specialist Medical Practitioner category, which implies real integration into the Andalusian public healthcare structure, not merely occasional collaboration.

Economic and operational impact

For the candidate, the direct cost of participating in the competitive examination is 36 euros as a participation fee. It is a low amount in relation to the professional and financial impact that access to the Full Professor body represents.

From an operational perspective, the critical elements are:

• Very tight deadline: 10 business days is a narrow margin. Counting from July 15, 2026, the candidate must prepare and submit documentation quickly.
• Preferred electronic channel: The application must be processed preferably through the electronic headquarters of UMA, which requires having a digital certificate or equivalent identification system.
• Exclusive dedication: The position is not compatible with other paid activities outside the university-healthcare framework. The candidate must assess whether their current situation is compatible with this regime before applying.
• Prior ANECA accreditation: Without current ANECA accreditation for the Full Professor body, the candidacy cannot proceed. This requirement must be met before submitting the application; it cannot be processed in parallel.

Who does it affect?

• Associate Professors who are career civil servants with at least 2 years of effective service in that body.
• Associate Professors who have ANECA accreditation for access to the Full Professor body.
• Professionals with clinical-academic profile who develop or aspire to develop healthcare activity within the Andalusian Health Service.
• University departments and human resources services of the University of Málaga that manage this type of linked positions.
• Personnel planning managers of the Andalusian Health Service in areas linked to UMA.

Practical example

An Associate Professor assigned to the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Málaga, with 5 years of seniority in the body and ANECA accreditation obtained in 2024 for the Full Professor body, meets all requirements to apply for this competitive examination.

Their process would be as follows:

1. Access the electronic headquarters of UMA with their digital certificate.
2. Complete the application for participation in the competitive examination BOE-A-2026-15434.
3. Pay the participation fee of 36 euros.
4. Attach supporting documentation: career civil servant certificate, minimum 2 years seniority and current ANECA accreditation.
5. Submit everything within a maximum of 10 business days from July 15, 2026.

If selected, they will occupy a single position that integrates their teaching function as Full Professor at UMA and their healthcare activity as Specialist Medical Practitioner in the SAS, with exclusive dedication to both functions simultaneously.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: Confirm that you are a career civil servant from the Associate Professor body with at least 2 years of effective service and current ANECA accreditation for Full Professor.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: The 10 business day deadline begins on July 15, 2026. Identify the actual deadline by excluding applicable national, regional and local holidays.
3. Prepare access to UMA's electronic headquarters: Check that the digital certificate or electronic identification system works correctly before starting the application.
4. Gather supporting documentation: Career civil servant certificate, proof of minimum 2 years seniority and copy of ANECA accreditation.
5. Pay the 36 euro fee: Manage payment within the established deadline, as it is usually a prerequisite or simultaneous to submitting the application.
6. Assess compatibility with exclusive dedication: Review your current situation regarding paid activities to ensure they are compatible with the exclusive dedication regime required by the linked position.

Official source

View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-15434)

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-2026-15434