How do I apply?
How do I know my application was submitted successfully?
How do I check the status of my application?
Will there be a background check?
Who do I contact for special assistance?
UAB and UAB Medicine utilize an online application process. Each job we post online has a unique identification number. Within each job description, we list the job title and position requirements necessary to be considered qualified for the position. Applications will be considered only for current job vacancies. Follow these tips to apply for a position:
An automated email confirming receipt of your application will be sent when an application is successfully submitted. If you do not receive an email notification, please check your spam folder or sign in to your account to review your “my job page” tab.
If you are selected for further review, a member of our HR department or the hiring manager will contact you.
You may track the progress of your application by signing in and clicking the “My Job Page” tab. You will see the status of your application by the position. You can click the status to review the meaning.
A successful candidate will have a complete background screening conducted. This background screening includes but is not limited to the following:
UAB supports the employment and advancement of persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process are invited to request assistance. UAB works in close coordination with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
For more information regarding the employment of persons with disabilities, contact the UAB Employee Relations AWARE Program.
What do I do if I forgot my username and/or password?
I attempted to submit my application, but the website indicated that there was an error. What do I do now?
I'm experiencing technical difficulties with the Diversity Survey page. What do I do?
What type of file should I use when uploading my resume?
Why isn't information from the resume that I uploaded going into the correct application fields?
From the job search page, click "sign in" at the top right of the page. From the sign in page, select "forgot your username?" and/or "forgot your password?" Follow the directions provided.
Our system supports the following web browsers:
The current recommendation is to:
If you still experience problems, please try a computer that has been updated to the recommendations above to complete your online application.
To upload a resume, please use Word (doc or docx) or PDF (pdf) formats. Scanned resumes may not work with the parsing function and other formats are not readable by our systems.
Resumes must be in a text format (i.e. Microsoft Word or PDF files) rather than an object format (i.e. scanned document) for proper parsing of the information.
How will the recruiter and/or hiring manager contact me?
I don’t have a computer. May I mail my resume to you?
May I submit my resume without specifying interest in a particular position or job requisition number?
May I apply for more than one position at a time?
If a job was posted a few months ago and is still posted on the jobs website, is it really still open?
I started an application but no longer see the position online. Can I complete my application?
Where do I go if I am interested in a faculty or teaching position?
Recruiters or hiring managers will contact you by phone or email. Please make sure your profile information is up to date at all times.
We only consider applications submitted online. We cannot accept applications via email, fax or postal mail. You may consider using computers at your local library.
You may create a profile and save to your account but the profile must be submitted for all positions you wish to be considered for.
No, you must apply to each position separately.
Yes. If a job is listed on our website, it is considered open. Some jobs take longer to fill than others and may remain open for longer periods of time.
You will not be able to complete a submission for a position that is no longer posted to our website.
Please visit the faculty openings website to view open faculty positions at UAB.
Contact the UAB Talent Acquisition department, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.
If you have questions regarding job listings for...
Candidates who need to visit the UAB Employment Office to complete an online application, visit the Administration Building, Room 110 at 701 20th Street.