General Information for Applicants
External applicants
External can access the career site to search and apply for jobs and to check the status of applications. When you are ready to apply for a position, you will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. If you need assistance or have any issues please contact us.
- Create bookmarks for position postings
- Apply for new positions without re-entering information
- Manage application materials
- Review the status of your applications
If you need assistance or have any issues please contact us.
Internal applicants
All employees (faculty, staff, student workers or graduate assistants) currently employed will need to log into the career site in Workday to apply for a position or in Workday in the search bar type "Find Jobs" to view open positions.Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land-grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top two percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an environment of belonging, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The U of A, one of the largest employers in Arkansas, is the seventh fastest-growing university in the nation and is consistently ranked among the top universities and best values in the United States.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community nestled in the Ozark Mountains ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The booming region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts, world-class biking, and overall quality of life. Fayetteville and NWA are repeatedly at the top of best-places-to-live rankings and the area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. As a university community, we value our employees and promote a healthy work/life balance. As an equal opportunity institution, the university is committed to providing an educationally robust environment.
We are confident that as you learn more about the University of Arkansas, you will discover that you can Live Better in Arkansas.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Background Check Policy
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.
Clery Reports
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Title IX Notice
Contact for complaints or reports about sex discrimination (including sexual harassment)
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice and Pay Transparency Notice
Federal and State statutes and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) require that notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace.
Workplace Notifications
Federal and State statutes and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) require that notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace.
