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, preparing the final examination and devoting office hours to students.

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;
• for teaching activities in a position of responsibility: you must have obtained a second-cycle degree from an Italian University or a degree recognised as equivalent from a foreign University or Institute for Higher Studies at least 3 years ago;
• for teaching modules: you must have obtained a second-cycle degree from an Italian University or a degree recognised as equivalent from a foreign University or Institute for Higher Studies.

Admission requirements may include exceptions; these are specified in the calls for applications for teaching assignments.

The following may not take part in selections:

• Teachers or assistant professors at any Italian university;
• Those who have had a previous contract terminated due to a serious breach of contractual obligations or for other serious reasons;
• Those who have a degree of kinship or affinity up to and including the fourth degree with a teacher of the departments or structures involved in the training courses, or with the Rector, the Director General or a member of the Board of Governors of the University;
• Those enrolled in PhD programmes who have not yet completed the legal duration of the course.

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. 

Payment is subject to validation of the computerised register by the head of the teaching structure or his delegate.

The University will directly arrange third-party liability and injury insurance cover for the activities to be carried out by adjunct professors.

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

Adjunct professors are eligible for certain concessions and benefits:

• Language courses
• Psychological support service
• Discounts to some theatres and museums
• Tax assistance at CAAF centres
• Discounts for food products
• Discounts for the use of specific software
• Pet care service
• Merchandising (Unibostore)
• Discounts for competitive and non-competitive sports (CUSB)

Useful documents

University Regulations governing teaching and tutoring contracts

Using University of Bologna spaces  [.pdf 658 KB]