University of Las Palmas announces open competition for permanent teaching positions
Published: June 23, 2025|education|Gobierno de Canarias
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Faculty Recruitment
Overview
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has launched a public competition to fill a permanent faculty position, following new legal and regulatory frameworks established in recent years. This initiative aligns with the 2023 public employment offer and the university’s internal statutes, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process.
Qualification Requirements
- Candidates must meet strict qualifications, including:
- Holding a doctoral degree
- Passing evaluations by national or regional quality agencies
- Possessing specific certificates such as I3
Application Process
- Detailed application requirements:
- Academic credentials
- Project proposal
- Fee (waived for certain groups like disabled applicants or unemployed individuals)
Selection Procedure
- Consists of oral exams:
- Candidates defend their academic and research merits
- Present a teaching project
- Committees, mostly operating remotely, will evaluate performance based on established criteria to ensure fairness.
Finalization and Offers
- Successful applicants will be offered indefinite contracts.
- Final decisions will be made within 30 days of the exams.
Opportunities and Commitment
- An opportunity for qualified academics—especially those with research excellence—to join the university’s community.
- Strengthening the university’s teaching and research capabilities.
"The process underscores a commitment to transparency, equal opportunity, and adherence to national higher education standards, essential for maintaining quality in Spain’s public universities."