University of Complutense Madrid Announces COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY TEACHING POSITIONS 2026

8 Tenured Professor & Catedrático Positions | Apply by 29 January 2026

Madrid, Spain:
The Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), one of Spain’s oldest and most prestigious public universities, has officially announced a faculty recruitment drive for 2026. The notification was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 8 January 2026.

Under this call, the university will fill 8 permanent (tenured) academic positions, including Profesor Titular de Universidad (Associate Professor level) and Catedrático de Universidad (Full Professor level) across multiple disciplines.

Key Dates

• Publication Date: 8 January 2026

• Application Start Date: 9 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply: 29 January 2026 (inclusive)

Applications must be submitted online through the UCM Electronic Office.

Vacancies Details

🔹 Turno Libre (Open Competition) – Profesor Titular de Universidad

🔹 Promoción Interna (Internal Promotion) – Catedrático de Universidad

Eligibility Criteria (Brief Overview)

• Applicants must meet the requirements under the Spanish University System Law (LOSU).

• State accreditation (Acreditación Estatal) is mandatory for the corresponding academic rank.

• For internal promotion, candidates must be career civil servants with at least two years of service as Profesor Titular.

• EU nationals and eligible family members may also apply under EU mobility regulations.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through a competitive evaluation, consisting of:

• Curriculum Vitae assessment (60%)

  • Teaching experience

  • Research output & knowledge transfer

  • Academic management and professional experience

• Public oral examination (40%)

  • Presentation of a topic related to the knowledge area

  • Discussion on teaching and research projects

A minimum score of 50 points is required to be considered for appointment.

Application Fee

• €31.10 (non-refundable)

• Payment must be made within the application period

• Failure to pay will result in automatic disqualification

Why This Recruitment Matters

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid consistently ranks among the top universities in Europe and offers strong research infrastructure, international collaboration opportunities, and permanent academic careers under the Spanish public university system.

This call provides an excellent opportunity for accredited researchers and senior academics seeking tenured faculty positions in Spain.

Official Source

• Official Gazette (BOE), 8 January 2026

• Application Portal: UCM Electronic Office → PDI → Faculty Competitions

Link to the Official State Gazette (BOE) of  January 8, 2026  ( Terms of the Call for Proposals)

Official Notification Link