Instructions & Helpful Hints for Applicants
Where do I apply?
For your convenience, we offer two options:
1. Online
Visit the UTEP Employment Opportunities page to access available posiitons.
Link to the Employment Opportunities page can be found here.
2. In Person
You can visit the Office of Human Resources for assistance with the application process.
The University of Texas at El Paso
Human Resource Services
500 W. University Ave., Administration Bldg Room 216
El Paso, Texas 79968
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
How do I apply?
You can apply using the online application system. You will need to upload your resume and other required application material in a single, viewable document. A submission is needed for EACH position you wish to apply to. You are responsible for providing any additional materials requested. Hiring officials will review the pool of applicants and will contact the competitive or best-qualified applicants for interviews.
To be considered for a specific job vacancy, an applicant MUST:
- Meet all of the required qualifications for the position
- Be able to perform all of the essential functions
- Be willing and able to work under the conditions described
Am I eligible for benefits?
If you are appointed to work at least 20 hours or more a week for at least 4 1/2 months (135 calendar days) in an eligible staff, faculty, or graduate student academic employee position, you may participate in the university's insurance plans.
Things to consider:
It is important to know that once you submit your application, you may not be able to make changes to some of your information. Furthermore, failure to complete any part of the application accurately may be considered falsification. Falsification may void not only the application but any subsequent hiring activities or decisions based on that application.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a security-sensitive environment and by submitting your application, you are giving UT El Paso permission to contact educational institutions, employers, and (or) law enforcement agencies to verify your education, experience, or adult criminal conviction record.
Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities
Applicants who need accommodation in completing the application process should contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 915-747-5662 or TDD 915-747-7649.
How do I keep my application active?
Your application status is active each time you submit your application for a job. You need to submit your online application electronically for EACH job vacancy based on a self-assessment and certification of your qualifications. You are responsible for providing any additional materials requested.
Am I eligible for employment?
If you are a citizen or national of the US or a lawful Permanent Resident you are eligible for employment. Anyone who has Authorization to Work in the USA may be eligible.
What happens with the references I provide?
When you apply for a specific job, you authorize the University to contact any of your schools, current and former employers, or other references for the purpose of verifying information and/or obtaining an account of your education, work experience and skills.
Please note that the point at which your prospective hiring official will contact your employer may vary; however, this is most commonly done on a pre-employment basis usually after the initial interview. This practice is rarely performed on a pre-interview basis. If you have concerns about having your current employer contacted, please communicate those concerns to the person who conducts your initial interview to determine what, if any, alternatives exist.
How do I get a list of jobs I have applied for?
You can see a list of jobs you have applied for by clicking on the "Job Matches" link in your Application.
How do I view or print a copy of my application?
You can view or print a copy of your application by using the "View/Print" link in your Application.
