Adjunct professors

Open positions

• See Calls for applications for the assignment of teaching positions  

General information on adjunct professors

The figure of the adjunct professor

Holders of teaching assignments/teaching modules must ensure, in accordance with the teaching calendar, that all the learning activities provided are performed, also by participating in all the exam sessions for the academic year in question, devoting office hours to students and supporting them in preparing for the final examination.

The contract, which runs for the entire academic year, cannot be extended but may be renewed for a maximum period of five academic years.

Who can become an adjunct professor

To be eligible for selection as an adjunct professor, you must meet the following requirements:

• Adequate scientific and professional expertise;
• A second-cycle degree or equivalent, obtained at least three years before the date of application.

Teaching contracts may not be awarded to the following:

• Professors or assistant professors at any Italian university;
• Anyone with a degree of kinship or affinity up to and including the fourth degree with a professor of the structure involved in the training activities, the Rector, the Director General or a member of the Board of Governors of the University;
• Anyone who has had a previous contract terminated due to a serious breach or a violation of the University's Code of Ethics and Conduct;
• Anyone enrolled in a PhD programme;
• Anyone enrolled in a degree programme in the area of the teaching assignment;
• Holders of tutoring fellowships pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 198 of 2003;

How to become an adjunct professor

Applicants must pass a public selection process, either on the basis of qualifications only or on the basis of qualifications and an interview. A non-casual self-employment contract (continuous and coordinated contractual relationship based on one or more projects, or freelance contract for those already registered for VAT) is signed between the university and the winner of the selection process. The agreement does not qualify as a salaried employment contract and does not give right of access to the roles of university staff.

Remuneration

The remuneration is stated in the call for applications and determined by contract, based on parameters defined by the academic bodies in accordance with the interministerial decree. 

Payment of the remuneration is subject to validation of the register of training activities by the head of the teaching structure or his/her delegate.

Holders of teaching assignments are included among the beneficiaries of the accident and third-party liability insurance taken out by the University for damages involuntarily caused as a result of the activities carried out.

Training and professional development

The adjunct professor is required to attend mandatory training courses on occupational health and safety and personal data protection.

Concessions and benefits

The University provides certain concessions and benefits for external fixed-term staff.

Useful documents

Using University of Bologna spaces  [.pdf 658 KB]