About UM and Missoula

The University of Montana-Missoula is the state’s largest university, with a student enrollment of over 13,000. Missoula boasts small-town charm and big-city culture. Popular community events and attractions include First Friday art gallery walks, Dragon’s Hollow Playground and Missoula Carousel, the Farmers’ Market, Missoula Children’s Theater, Shakespeare in the Park, the Festival of the Book, and the International Wildlife Film Festival.

Particularly attractive to outdoor enthusiasts, Missoula also offers abundant wilderness and recreational areas in all directions. Opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching, skiing, hunting, and rafting abound. Among its accolades, the city has been named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise - The Alliance for Youth.

The University of Montana is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Qualified candidates also may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

The College of Humanities and Sciences is working hard to create a positive atmosphere and safe working and learning environment for our faculty, staff and students. Here are a few items that provide more information on benefits, policies and resources for faculty position candidates at UM:

• Spousal/Partner Accommodation
• Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Faculty Work-life Policy
• Tenure Clock Extension
• Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office
• Diversity Homepage
• On-Campus Faculty and Staff Childcare
• Health Care Benefits
• Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Department Unit Standards
• Collective Bargaining Agreement

Printable version of the H&S Recruitment Brochure

Questions?

For additional information, please visit the University of Montana Human Resource Services.