Prospective Employees

It is the policy of the university not to hire any person convicted of a crime the nature of which is reasonably related to the applicant's fitness for the job. No person convicted of a felony of any nature shall be hired without the approval of the hiring unit's vice president or the Director of Athletics, if appropriate. Further, it is against university policy to hire any person who has been convicted of (1) a felony involving violence or (2) a sex crime against a minor or a sex crime involving violence.

The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, employment and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

The University of Wyoming will only consider degrees from accredited universities/colleges that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application materials were submitted.  The system will send an email that we successfully received your application. If you are unsure you can double check your profile or call our office and we can check for you.

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.

Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Classified Staff: Classified positions are jobs that are assigned to particular titles, job families and paygrades.  Classified staff positions focus primarily on supporting education, research, and the campus infrastructure. If a position entails performing such functions, it may be deemed as Classified.

Administrative/Executive: Administrative postings include: executive level positions such as development officers, directors and non-classified administrative assistants

Faculty/Academic: These listings include faculty, academic professionals, lecturers, post-doctoral research associates and research scientists.  In addition, the University of Wyoming is always looking for qualified Post-Doctoral Research Associates and Part-Time Lecturers.  Interested candidates may inquire and/or submit materials to the head or chair of the appropriate department.

Work Study: Work Study listings are only available for students of the University of Wyoming that have been awarded work study via Financial Aid.  These listings includes hourly, non-benefited positions available around for those that qualify around campus.

Part-Time Worker: Non-Benefited listings are available for anyone to apply to and be considered. 

Student: Student listings are only available for full-time students of the University of Wyoming.  These listings includes hourly, non-benefited positions available around campus.