Brazilian federal institution faculty recruitment

Various federal educational and research institutions in Brazil have initiated recruitment processes for academic staff.

In October 2026, the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará (IFCE) announced a selection process for a substitute biology professor at its Paracuru campus. Concurrently, the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba (IFPB) opened applications for training professors in the discipline of ‘Principles and bases of cooperativism’ at its Cajazeiras campus.

Later in the month, the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais (IFMG) announced a selection process for a substitute geography professor at the Sabará campus. This position offers a 40 hour weekly workload, with potential reduction to 20 hours, and includes title analysis and didactic evaluation. Additionally, the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ) in Goiás opened applications for 22 higher education professor vacancies spanning 17 areas of knowledge, such as artificial intelligence, visual arts, communication, and speech therapy. UFJ positions require exclusive dedication with salaries reaching up to R$ 13,854.96.

By late October, the Federal University of Northern Tocantins (UFNT) extended its application deadline to November 3 for substitute professor roles in disciplines including Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Meanwhile, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) opened a selection process for instructors for the Pronatec EnergIFE program in Natal, Macaíba, and Currais Novos, focusing on renewable energy and electrical infrastructure.

On October 27, the Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA) announced it is selecting substitute professors for its Coelho Neto campus.