UPCT Professorships 2026: Internal Promotion Call for Associate Professors

Key data

Associate Professors of University at UPCT accredited as Professors have a window of 15 business days to submit their candidacy to the Professorship Body of University. The call, published on 18 July 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-15719), is based on Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and RD 678/2023, and is part of the Public Employment Offer 2026 of the Region of Murcia.

The process is one of internal promotion: it is not open to the general market, but exclusively to those who already form part of the teaching or research staff with the specific requirements established by the resolution.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls for an access competition through internal promotion to the Professorship Body of University at UPCT. The key elements of the process are as follows:

The process is governed entirely by current university regulations. Organic Law 2/2023 represented a structural reform of the Spanish university system, and RD 678/2023 specifically develops the regime for access and competitions to university teaching bodies.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the economic impact of accessing the Professorship Body is significant: the difference in remuneration between Associate Professor and Professor of University implies an increase in the destination supplement and in the research periods (six-year periods) recognized, as well as improvements in the specific supplement according to the agreement of each autonomous community.

From an operational point of view, the critical aspects to manage are:

• Non-extendable deadline: 15 business days from 18/07/2026. Given that the call is published in the middle of summer, it is essential not to lose track of the business day count.
• 100% electronic processing: The application is submitted through the electronic headquarters of UPCT. It is necessary to have a digital certificate or equivalent identification system.
• Mandatory prior accreditation: Only those who already have accreditation for Professor can compete. It is not possible to request it in parallel.
• Fee exemptions: Vulnerable groups recognized in the call are exempt from paying participation fees. It is advisable to verify if any of the circumstances apply.
• Adaptations for disability: The call expressly contemplates adaptations for people with disabilities, which must be requested at the time of registration.

Who does it affect?

This call affects exclusively the following profiles:

• Associate Professors of University assigned to UPCT who have accreditation for the Professorship Body of University.
• Personnel belonging to the Scale of Scientific Research Personnel with a minimum of two years of effective service and accreditation for Professor.

It is not open to external candidates or teachers from other universities who do not meet the internal promotion requirements established. The departments and centers of UPCT must take this call into account when planning the coverage of positions and the management of the teaching staff.

Practical example

An Associate Professor of University assigned to the Department of Materials Engineering at UPCT who obtained his accreditation as Professor by ANECA two years ago is in the ideal situation to compete. His process would be as follows:

1. Verifies that he has current accreditation for the Professorship Body of University.
2. Accesses the electronic headquarters of UPCT with his digital certificate before the 15 business day deadline expires from 18/07/2026.
3. Completes the electronic application and attaches the required documentation (accreditation, service history, merits).
4. Checks if he is entitled to fee exemption for belonging to a vulnerable group recognized in the call.
5. If he has any recognized disability, he requests the necessary adaptations in the same registration form.

If he does not submit the application within the 15 business day deadline, he loses the opportunity to access the position in this call and will have to wait for a new offer within the framework of the OEP of the Region of Murcia.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify accreditation: Confirm that you have current accreditation for the Professorship Body of University issued by ANECA or equivalent body.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: Count 15 business days from 18/07/2026, excluding national, regional (Region of Murcia) and local (Cartagena) holidays. Do not assume that the deadline closes at the end of August without making the precise count.
3. Prepare electronic access: Make sure you have the digital certificate or electronic identification system compatible with UPCT's electronic headquarters operational.
4. Gather documentation: Compile the service history, accreditation, teaching and research merits and any other document required by the call.
5. Review fee exemption: Check if you belong to any of the vulnerable groups with exemption recognized in the call to avoid unnecessary payment.
6. Request adaptations if applicable: People with disabilities must indicate this expressly in the application so that the adaptations contemplated in the call are applied.
7. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE: Review the full text at BOE-A-2026-15719 to learn about the specific requirements for each position called.

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-2026-15719