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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."