At the request of the persons concerned, Sapientia University recognizes academic teaching positions obtained at accredited higher education institutions from abroad (member states of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland), as well as institutions included in the List of prestigious universities from other countries, approved by Order of the Minister of National Education no. 5825 of 2016, for associate teaching staff employed with contracts of definite duration, by cumulative salary or hourly pay, in accordance with the Methodology for recognition of academic teaching positions obtained abroad, approved by the Senate of Sapientia University. The procedure is applicable for Romanian citizens and citizens of member states of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland. The recognition of an academic teaching position, in accordance with this procedure, does not imply that the standards specified for occupying teaching positions within Sapientia University have been fully met, for this purpose the provisions of the Regulation for occupying teaching positions within Sapientia University shall prevail. The recognition of academic teaching positions is valid and has legal effects within Sapientia University, in accordance with the legal provisions in force. The full procedure for the recognition of academic teaching positions is carried out electronically via the PCUe portal (Punctul de Contact Unic electronic – Point of Single Contact and Electronic Procedures, the procedure in details may be consulted here.) Processing time of application: 30 days from the submission of the request via PCUe Recognition criteria: • Identifying the institution issuing the proof of academic teaching position. If the institution in question does not fall unequivocally into the category of accredited higher education institutions of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland, or is not included in the List of prestigious universities from other countries, approved by Order of the Ministrer of National Education no. 5825 of 2016, the recognition procedure will be closed, the applicant being directed by notification via PCUe to CNRED (Centrul National de Recunoastere si Echivalare a Diplomelor / National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas). • Examining the authenticity of the proof of academic teaching position. If suspicions arise regarding the authenticity of the document, the recognition procedure will be closed, the applicant being directed by notification via PCUe to CNRED. The decision recognizing the academic teaching position, in electronic format and bearing the digital signature of the rector, will be sent to the applicant via the PCUe portal. One copy of the decision in paper format will be registered at the Rector’s Office and archived in the personal folder of the applicant. If the committee refuses to recognize the teaching position, the applicant will be notified via the PCUe portal. Contestation of the decision, appeals: The applicant has the right to appeal against the decision of the recognition committee within 5 days from posting of the decision. The appeal shall be submitted at the Rector’s Office of Sapientia University. The applicant will be answered within 14 days from submission of the appeal. Subsequently, the final decision of the university referring to the recognition or non-recognition of the academic teaching position may be appealed against in court.