# Brazilian federal university faculty recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-federal-university-faculty-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-09-21T13:10:12.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Several Brazilian federal universities have initiated recruitment processes for new faculty members.

In mid-September, the Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ) announced a vacancy for a professor in the Medicine area, requiring a doctoral degree and offering a monthly salary of R$ 26,326.81. Concurrently, the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) opened applications for 32 professor positions across 28 areas, incorporating affirmative action policies that reserve 40% of vacancies for Black, Indigenous, and Quilombola candidates and 5% for persons with disabilities.

Following these announcements, the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA) in Rio Grande do Norte released a notice to select professors for various campuses. The UFERSA selection process includes written exams, physical aptitude tests, and memorial evaluations, with salaries ranging from R$ 3,899.47 to R$ 14,288.85 depending on the work regime and compensation.

## Claims

- The Pardal app recorded 472 complaints in Paraíba, surpassing the total from the first round of the 2022 elections. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Federal Police are investigating the use of 11 false identities by a single individual in Cabedelo, Paraíba. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Fraudulent registrations were identified in Paraíba, Pará, and the Federal District. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The TST published an alert to guide voters and companies on electoral harassment. (single source)
- The MPT recorded 95 complaints in August, more than double the 46 cases from the previous month. (single source)
- Rio Grande do Norte recorded 616 complaints, with Natal having the highest number at 194. (single source)
- The TSE and PGE signed a protocol to strengthen the prevention and monitoring of political violence against women. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Brazil electoral integrity: fraud investigations and rising irregularities

Brazil faces rising electoral concerns, including increased reports of irregularities via the Pardal app, investigations into identity fraud by the Federal Police, and new measures to combat workplace andgender

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufersa-opens-selection-for-higher-education-professors

### 2026-09-17: Brazilian federal universities announce faculty recruitment

Brazilian federal universities UFSJ and UFPel have launched public recruitment processes for various professor positions, offering multiple vacancies across medical and diverse academic fields.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-federal-universities-announce-faculty-recruitment

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