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Federal University of Western Pará Launches Announcement with Opportunities for Faculty in Various Areas and Registrations Open from November 14 to December 14, 2025.
The Federal University of Western Pará (Ufopa) announced, on November 6, 2025, a public competition with 51 positions for higher education professors. The goal is to strengthen the faculty and meet the expansion of the institution’s courses, which has been broadening its academic presence throughout Western Pará.
According to the announcement No. 6/2025, salaries vary according to qualifications, reaching R$ 13,288.85 for faculty under exclusive dedication. The registrations will be open from November 14 to December 14, 2025, exclusively online. The exams will take place from January 26 to 31, 2026, at the Tapajós Campus, located in Santarém.
Distribution of Positions and Areas of Actuation
The competition covers the Santarém Campus and the Regional Campuses of Alenquer, Itaituba, Juruti, Monte Alegre, Óbidos, Oriximiná, and Rurópolis. Thus, Ufopa reinforces its presence in different teaching centers of the Amazon.
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In Alenquer, the positions are for Corporate and Financial Accounting, Management and Costing, and Accounting Theory. In Itaituba, the opportunities include Mathematics Teaching and Production Engineering.
At the Juruti Campus, there are positions in Forest Resources Conservation, Geotechnology, Phytosanitary, and Mining Engineering. Meanwhile, Monte Alegre will offer opportunities in Ecology, Educational Psychology, Applied Mathematics, and Biological Morphology.
The Óbidos Campus will offer positions in Public Law, Private Law, and General Foundations of Law. In Oriximiná, the highlight will be for the area of Computer Science, including Programming, Systems Architecture, and Computer Networks.
Additionally, in Rurópolis, the competition predicts openings for Literature and Linguistics, Brazilian and Portuguese Literature, and Portuguese Language. At the Santarém Campus, there are opportunities in institutes like ICED, ICS, ICTA, IEG, IFII, and ISCO, with positions in Science Teaching, LIBRAS, Journalism, Environmental Management, Artificial Intelligence, Tourism, Medicine, and Collective Health.
Stages and Criteria of the Selection Process
According to the Permanent Selection Processes Commission, the competition will have four stages: written exam, didactic exam, memorial and professional practice project analysis, and title evaluation. Each phase will be assessed independently, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.
Candidates must have a minimum qualification of specialist, master, or doctor, according to the requirements of each area. The hiring will follow the rules of Law No. 12,772/2012, which regulates the federal teaching career, and the norms of the Ministry of Education.
Educational Expansion and Regional Impact
The competition reinforces the commitment of Ufopa to the interiorization of public education and the appreciation of higher education in the Amazon. Furthermore, the announcement aims to ensure academic quality, strengthen existing courses, and promote new graduations and research programs.
According to the rectorate of Ufopa, the objective is to consolidate a network of quality education that contributes to the sustainable development of the region. “We want to expand access to education and train professionals committed to the social and scientific advancement of Pará,” the institution stated in an official note.
The initiative also has a direct impact on regional development, as it encourages the creation of research, extension, and innovation hubs. Consequently, it broadens opportunities for young people seeking higher education in locations historically distant from major educational centers.
Timeline and Final Guidelines
The registrations end on December 14, 2025, and the exams will take place between January 26 and 31, 2026. The final result is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, according to estimates from the Ufopa Competitions Commission.
The scope of the announcement was confirmed by media outlets such as Agência Brasil and the PCI Concursos portal, which highlighted the relevance of the selection for strengthening the university. The process will have a committee formed by career professors and institutional representatives.
Perspectives and Strengthening of Amazonian Education
The expansion of the faculty represents an important advancement for the Federal University of Western Pará, which continues to be a reference in teaching, research, and extension. Furthermore, the competition guarantees more opportunities for higher education and fosters scientific production aimed at regional demands.
With the hiring of new professors, Ufopa strengthens its strategic role in the development of the Amazon. The institution combines quality education, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation to transform the socioeconomic landscape of the region.
The future of Amazonian education depends on initiatives like this, which unite public investment, appreciation of teaching staff, and university expansion.
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