This procedure establishes the way in which the automatic recognition is carried out by the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași of teaching positions obtained in accredited institutions of higher education abroad, respecting the principle of legality, university autonomy, transparency, accountability, and the ethical and deontological norms in force.

The procedure applies to Romanian citizens and citizens of European Union Member States, of the European Economic Area, and of the Swiss Confederation who have obtained a teaching position in:

- accredited institutions from the Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation;

- accredited institutions included in the “List of prestigious universities from other countries,” approved by OMECTS no. 5825/2016 and periodically updated, for the purpose of settling in Romania;

Teaching positions obtained at other accredited university institutions than those mentioned above are recognized only based on an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or interuniversity level.

The automatic recognition of teaching positions obtained abroad may occur in the case of participating in a competition for occupying a teaching position, or other teaching activities carried out within the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.

Only in the case of temporary exercise, the provisions of Law no. 200/2004 and art. 296 paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law no. 1/2011 of National Education apply directly:

(1)Teaching positions that are reserved, vacant, or temporarily vacant are covered with priority by tenured teaching staff of the institution or by associated teaching staff, paid by the hour, according to this law.

(2)The employment of specialists with recognized scientific and professional value in the field from the country or abroad, as invited associate teaching staff, is approved by the department council and authorized by the board of administration.

The recognition of a teaching position by the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, according to this procedure, is valid and produces legal effects at the level of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.

Occupying a teaching position in the Romanian higher education system is done in accordance with the legal norms in force.

Filing the application:

The recognition file can be submitted directly by the applicant to the Human Resources and Professional Development Service or sent by mail to the address: “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, 11 Carol I Boulevard, postal code 700506, Iași, Romania.

After verification, the file is registered at the University Registry and forwarded for resolution.