Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 3, 2026, from the University of Salamanca, calling for a competitive selection process for university teaching staff positions |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 11, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 11, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Doctors accredited by ANECA who aspire to university teaching civil servant positions |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Legal framework | LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023 |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication |
| Submission method | Exclusively through electronic headquarters with Cl@ve digital certificate |
The University of Salamanca activates a competitive selection process for university teaching staff positions under the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023. The call, published on September 11, 2026, opens a period of 15 business days for candidates to submit their application. The specific positions offered are detailed in Annex I of the resolution.
This process is relevant for any Doctor accredited by ANECA who aspires to consolidate their academic career as a civil servant in a university teaching body at USAL. Failure to meet the deadline or formal requirements results in automatic exclusion from the process.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls for a competitive selection process for university teaching staff positions at the University of Salamanca. The process is governed by LOSU and RD 678/2023, which regulate access to university teaching civil service in Spain.
The participation requirements are as follows:
- Be accredited by ANECA for the teaching body you are applying for.
- Hold a Doctor degree.
- Not belong to the same or higher teaching body in the same knowledge area as the position offered.
- Be Spanish, an EU citizen, or a non-EU foreigner under conditions of reciprocity.
The process respects the principles of gender equality and current data protection provisions. The specific positions offered—with indication of knowledge area, teaching body, and department—are fully listed in Annex I of the official resolution.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regulatory framework | LOSU + Royal Decree 678/2023 |
| Calling body | University of Salamanca |
| Required accreditation | ANECA (prior to application) |
| Minimum qualification | Doctor |
| Eligibility restriction | Cannot apply if already belonging to the same or higher teaching body in the same knowledge area |
| Admitted nationalities | Spanish, EU, and non-EU foreigners with reciprocity |
| Application channel | Exclusively electronic headquarters with Cl@ve digital certificate |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from 11/09/2026 |
| Position details | Annex I of the resolution |
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, obtaining a university teaching civil servant position means moving from a contractual situation (associate, teaching assistant doctor, contracted doctor) to public service stability, with the salary and career implications this entails according to the salary tables for civil servant teaching and research staff.
From an operational perspective, the critical aspects are:
- The deadline is short and non-extendable: 15 business days from September 11, 2026. Any delay in obtaining the Cl@ve certificate or preparing documentation may result in exclusion from the process.
- ANECA accreditation must be current before submitting the application. It is not possible to obtain it during the process.
- Submission is exclusively electronic. Paper applications or in-person submissions are not accepted.
- Non-EU foreign candidates must previously accredit reciprocity conditions, which may require additional procedures.
Who does it affect?
- Doctors accredited by ANECA who aspire to a civil servant position at the University of Salamanca.
- Contracted doctors, teaching assistant doctors, and associates with ANECA accreditation seeking stabilization as civil servants.
- Researchers with a Doctor degree who meet accreditation requirements and want to join university teaching as civil servants.
- EU citizens and non-EU foreigners with ANECA accreditation and proven reciprocity conditions.
- Departments and knowledge areas at USAL that have positions offered in Annex I.
Practical example
A Doctor accredited by ANECA as a University Senior Lecturer, who currently works as a Contracted Doctor Professor in the Administrative Law area, decides to apply for a Senior Lecturer position offered by USAL in that same area.
Their immediate steps are:
- Verify that their ANECA accreditation is current and corresponds to the teaching body offered.
- Check that they do not already belong to the University Senior Lecturer body in the Administrative Law area (otherwise they would be excluded).
- Ensure they have an active Cl@ve digital certificate to access USAL's electronic headquarters.
- Consult Annex I of the resolution to identify the specific position they are applying for.
- Submit the application within the 15 business days from September 11, 2026, without waiting until the last moment.
If they do not submit the application on time or submit it through a channel other than the electronic headquarters, they are automatically excluded from the process, with no possibility of correction.
What should candidates do now?
- Consult Annex I of the resolution in the BOE to identify the positions offered, the knowledge area, and the teaching body they correspond to.
- Verify ANECA accreditation: confirm that it is current and corresponds to the teaching body and area of the position you are applying for.
- Activate or renew the Cl@ve digital certificate with sufficient advance notice, as it is the only means of access to USAL's electronic headquarters.
- Prepare the required documentation according to the call bases: Doctor degree, ANECA accreditation, nationality or reciprocity documentation if applicable.
- Submit the application within the 15 business day deadline from September 11, 2026, exclusively through electronic headquarters. Do not wait until the last day to avoid technical issues.
- Save the electronic submission receipt as proof of meeting the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for University of Salamanca positions in 2026?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from September 11, 2026, the date the resolution was published in the BOE. Applications must be submitted exclusively through electronic headquarters with a Cl@ve digital certificate. Applications submitted after the deadline or through other channels are not accepted.
Is ANECA accreditation mandatory to apply for these positions?
Yes. ANECA accreditation is a mandatory and prior requirement to submitting the application. Additionally, the candidate must hold a Doctor degree. Without both requirements, the application will not be admitted.
Can foreigners apply for these USAL positions?
Yes. Spanish citizens, European Union citizens, and non-EU foreigners can participate, the latter under reciprocity conditions. Non-EU candidates must previously accredit that such conditions are met before submitting the application.
Where can I find the specific positions offered by the University of Salamanca?
The specific positions—with indication of knowledge area, teaching body, and department—are listed in Annex I of the Resolution of September 3, 2026. It can be consulted in full on the official BOE source.
What happens if I am already a civil servant in the same teaching body in the same knowledge area?
In that case you cannot apply. The call explicitly excludes those who already belong to the same or higher teaching body in the same knowledge area as the position offered. This restriction is established under LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023.
Official source
Consult complete regulation on official source
Disclaimer: 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-2026-19034
