GO BEYOND IN YOUR CAREER.
At West Virginia University, our faculty and staff are united by our land-grant mission. We work tirelessly every day to strengthen education, healthcare and prosperity throughout our state. And our groundbreaking research is leading the way and creating new opportunities for those who need it most — across West Virginia and around the world.
Career Opportunities
Want to work at WVU? Browse faculty, staff and temporary positions.
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“Being prior military, I enjoy the organizational structure and the loyalty of our employees to the University. Something new happens every day.”
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“The research community here has been very supportive. The mentoring environment is superb for junior faculty and I am nurtured in an environment that is conducive to my success.”
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“WVU gave me the opportunity to utilize leadership skills that I learned while on active duty. The fast-paced work environment is full of challenges and opportunities that give me the chance to make a difference within the WVU community.”
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“WVU employees engage in a shared passion for not only the future of the University, but for the future of the state as well, and this common goal serves as a reminder every day of how grateful I am to work for this incredible institution.”
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“The Dual Career Program allowed me to think about what I really wanted in my career. With patience and creativity, they found the perfect place for me.”
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“West Virginia has become a home for me. I was able to achieve most of the things I wanted in my career, with a nice balance between work and life.”
Making a difference
Being part of a land-grant institution means having a positive impact on
West Virginia communities and beyond.
- $1.4b Financial impact on WV's economy
- R1 Research classification
- 7,000+ Employees in the WVU System
- 31,287 Students enrolled in 2016
- 200,000 WVU alumni worldwide
- top 1.5% WVU's position in the Center for World University Rankings
OUR VALUES
Being a WVU employee means living like a Mountaineer every day.
Service
We seek opportunities to serve others and are committed to providing the highest quality of service.
Curiosity
We ask questions, seek new opportunities and change through innovation.
Accountability
We perform at our very best every day to create a University that is responsive, efficient and effective.
Appreciation
We support and value each other’s contributions as we build a community that is One WVU.
putting our people first
At WVU, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
At WVU, we value our diverse workforce and are proud of our inclusive community of faculty, staff and students.
Veteran Resources
WVU is committed to promoting opportunities to military veterans and providing resources to ensure their success.
love where you live
Choose the campus that feels like home.
WVU Employees Span the State
WVU is a family of distinctive campuses united by a single goal: to provide a quality education. We have campuses in Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley and Extension Offices in all 55 West Virginia counties. The WVU Health Sciences Center also has campuses in Morgantown, Charleston and Martinsburg.