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Faculty teaching in a classroom.How has UAB become one of the country’s leading public urban research universities in a mere five decades? Our intensely collaborative, entrepreneurial approach has allowed us to challenge the status quo in education, health and research — and earned recognition as America’s best large employer overall from Forbes in 2021.

Our faculty are drawn to UAB for its close partnerships with the city that gave birth to the Civil Rights Movement, for the quality of life, the nationally recognized restaurants and the world-class parks and trails. They also see that ideas and passion are what counts here, rather than sticking to traditional departmental or disciplinary boundaries. At UAB, you will find a Research 1 institution with more than $640 million in research awards in 2020 and an annual economic impact of more than $7.15 billion. That scale gives you the ability to make a real impact on lives in our city, state and beyond.

Big ideas are welcome here, and you will find that the support they receive is more than lip service. There are many opportunities to secure pilot grants for teaching, research and scholarship; to develop through innovative professional education and mentorship at our Center for Teaching and Learning; and to launch new initiatives through campus-wide platforms such as the UAB Grand Challenge. What are our priorities? Our strategic plan, Forging Ahead, guides our development in the classroom, laboratory, studio and clinic.

Contact Us About Faculty Jobs

UAB Faculty Jobs Candidates, please email PeopleAdmin@uab.edu if you have questions regarding your application to a faculty position at UAB. Inquiries will be answered within 24 business hours when possible.

Thank you for your interest in faculty employment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Access Faculty Applicant Portal

Frequently Asked Questions about the Faculty Applicant Portal

  • I cannot remember my username and/or password. How do I access my account?

    From the Login page, click on “Forgot username or password?” and follow the directions.

  • How do I create an application?

    Once you identify a position that interests you, you will have to select the job title for the detailed page of the posting. At this page, you will see a link that says “Apply for this Job”. You will then be able to complete a short candidate profile/application and apply for the position. The next position you apply for will then bring up your information in another application form that you can correct/change if needed.

  • When I try to submit an application, it says there is an error. How do I correct it?

    On the Check for Errors and Submit page, any section that does not have a green checkmark next to it needs to be corrected before you can submit your application. Select the title of the section and it will lead you back to the page with errors. Once you are there, it is important to look at the top of the page for additional notation, in a red text box, for the errors.

    Also, verify that all fields marked with a red asterisk have been filled in/answered. Once you have corrected the issues, press the “save changes” button at the bottom of the page before you proceed to the “Check for Errors and Submit” page. At the page, you should see a green checkmark next to the section you corrected. Once all sections have a green checkmark, you will be able to successfully submit your application by clicking on the “Certify and Submit” button. If your application is successfully submitted, you will immediately receive a confirmation number.

  • I have successfully applied to a position and it says “Under Review”. How long before I hear something on my application?

    A status of “Under Review” means your application is being reviewed by the hiring department. Dependent on various reasons, the length of time it takes to complete a recruitment process may vary from one week to several months. The hiring department will contact you directly if you have been selected for an interview, or you will receive an email stating when the position has been filled or withdrawn (as long as you included your email address on your application).

  • I submitted an incorrect resume/cover letter/application. How do I correct this error?

    If the position is still accepting applications, you will be able to correct this issue. Please email PeopleAdmin@uab.edu with your name, the position number, and what needs to be corrected.

  • My status is showing that I am not qualified for a position for which I have applied. Why?

    You have answered a question that was directly tied to the minimum requirements for the position, making you ineligible for the position at the current time. If you answered one of the questions incorrectly and the position is still accepting applications, please email your name and the position number to PeopleAdmin@uab.edu so that we can assist you.

  • If I am selected for an interview, who will contact me?

    Each department determines which applicants to interview. If you are selected for an interview, someone from the department or search committee will contact you directly. If you do not hear from the department, however, you may assume that other candidates were selected for an interview. Please remember that you may check on the status of your application by signing on to the Applicant Home page located at https://uab.edu/facultyjobs and signing in (using your username and password).

  • How will I know if a position has been filled?

    Once a position has been filled, the status displayed for that position on the Application Status page will change from “Under Review” to “Position Filled.”

  • Am I eligible for a position without the required experience?

    Per UAB policies, if a position states that a specific number of years of experience is required, then, to be eligible, you must possess such experience.

  • Do you accept degrees obtained outside of the United States?

    UAB will require that a degree equivalency be conducted on any degree obtained outside of the United States.

  • I am foreign national. Am I eligible for positions at UAB?

    The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer and a participant of the E-Verify program. Anyone who is authorized to work in the United States is eligible for employment at UAB. Dependent on the type of the visa you possess, this would determine your eligibility. The hiring department has the discretion to sponsor or not sponsor a foreign national for employment at UAB. If you require employer sponsorship in order to work in the U.S., you will need to communicate such a requirement in advance to the hiring department.

  • How do I specify my reference providers?

    You will provide the contact information for your reference providers during the online application process.

  • How are reference providers contacted?

    Applicants include email addresses for reference providers on their online application. After the application is submitted, our system automatically sends the reference provider an email that includes a personalized link where they can upload their reference letter for the applicant.

  • If I need to change a reference provider I listed on the application I submitted or if I have a question about them, what should I do?

    Please contact the Faculty Jobs Team at PeopleAdmin@uab.edu for assistance.

  • I received an email to provide additional information requested. What should I do?

    Log into your profile on the UAB Faculty Jobs Website. Click on “your applications” on the left hand menu. There will be a small green “update” button on the left hand side under the title of your completed application. At the top of the page, you should now see a "Yes, Update this Application" button. Click on this and add your Social Security Number and Date of Birth in the Contact Information section. Save Changes. Then click the drop down menu on the bottom right hand side and navigate to the “Background Check Disclosure Form” then click “Go”. Complete the sections then save changes. Click the drop down menu, select “Check for Errors and Submit” then click “Go”. Click the “Certify and Submit” button when your updates are complete. Check "I certify that I have read and agree with these statements" box, type your initials, and click "Submit this Application".

  • Who should I call if I have questions?

    Please contact the Faculty Jobs Team at PeopleAdmin@uab.edu or by phone at 205-934-0513 for assistance.