Abstract
This paper presents a detailed analysis of the current system for the assessment and recruitment of university professors in Spain. Specifically, assessment criteria, assessment process, reliability, validity and competitive/entrance procedures are examined. First, it is shown that there are not predefined assessment criteria since these criteria are established by the members belonging to the assessment boards. This explains that assessment criteria change from some boards to other ones, as some true-life examples will show. Second, although the assessment process is parlially regulated, it is quite ambiguous regarding the way of putting into effect the criteria. More imporlant is the fact that assessment boards work even when they consists of four members, that is, even when three members are missing, since they would consist theoretically of se ven members. These issues may genera te some problems in reliability and validity. Neverlheless, these limitations can be easily rectified, therefore the national accreditation system is considered a good system since it promotes that the university positions are reached with proper and clear procedures.
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