Employment
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Why Work at UT?
Working at the University of Tennessee offers more than just a stable job. Generous vacation and personal leave, numerous retirement options, free tuition, and all the added benefits of life at a major research university. Read more »
How Do I Apply?
Thank you for your interest in a career with the University of Tennessee. Staff positions followed by a requisition number must be applied for by completing a UT application. Employment applications remain active for one year. You may apply to up to six positions each week by contacting the employment office with the corresponding requisition numbers.
If you would would like to be considered for a position that requests applications be sent to the hiring department or a search committee, please follow the directions as specified in the vacancy positing.
Employment Application
Note: Human Resources will not process your application unless all required parts (Part I, II, III, and V) are returned. Part IV is an optional form. Applications must be signed. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
DOWNLOAD:
- Full Application Form (PDF) (External Applicants Only)
- Transfer Application Form (PDF) Internal Applicants Only
- Application Instructions (PDF)
How Do I Submit My Employment Application?
Applications are accepted via email, postal mail or by drop-off to the employment office.
221 Conference Center Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-4125
Phone: 865-974-6642 (TDD/TTY Available)
Fax: 865-974-0659
Email: hremployment@utk.edu
For users with slow Internet connections, we've also made individual sections of the full application available for download:
- Part I: Initial Application Form (PDF)
- Part II: Consumer Authorization (PDF)
- Part III: Release Form (PDF)
- Part IV: Equal Employment Opportunity Self-Identification (PDF)
- Part V: Disclosure Statement (PDF)
- General Salary Schedule (PDF)
Printed applications are available at Human Resources-Employment, 221 Conference Center Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 865-974-6642.
About UT Employment
The goal of the Employment unit of the Office of Human Resources is to identify and recruit qualified candidates for open positions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Employment also offers a Temporary Help Pool that benefits both departments who need temporary staffing and applicants who wish to experience working in a university setting.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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Contact HR-Employment
221 Conference Center Building
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4125
Phone: 865-974-6642
Fax: 865-974-0659
Email: hremployment@utk.edu
Tony Givens
Team Leader
865-974-1912
Ashlie Czyz
Employment Counselor
865-974-1907
Carolyn Hicks
Administrative Specialist I
865-974-2118
Avice Liebl
Employment Counselor
865-974-1322
Glenn Rieder
Employment Counselor
865-974-1837
LaTangela Underwood
Administrative Support Assistant
865-974-6642