“For years I avoided applying to work at a higher education institution because I doubted myself and my abilities to contribute to an intellectual environment. It’s hard sifting through all the mixed messaging society throws at us, especially if you identify as a member of a marginalized group. However, after joining the vast community of higher education professionals, I realized how dynamic and diverse the people and roles are and regretted not jumping in sooner!” – Amelia DeRynck, Grants Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota.
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- Career Advice: Explore HERC’s career resources to get help with career planning, networking, leadership, and access other relevant articles for professionals with disabilities. HERC also offers free ebooks, such as How to Apply for Higher Education Careers: A Guide for Job Seekers with Disabilities, which includes tips on entering the job market, interviewing, and disclosing a disability to potential employers.
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- Job Seeker Profile: Our job posters (i.e., colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education) can search for candidates using our resume/CV database. To be included in our resume/CV database, you need to create a job seeker profile.
- Custom Job Alerts: Once you start a free account, you can create a job alert and get an email notification whenever new jobs fitting your criteria are published on HERCJobs.org. You can set up multiple job alerts and change or delete them easily.
- Dual Career Resources: Use HERC’s dual career search to find jobs that meet both you and your partner’s job search criteria. Check out all of our resources for dual career couples, including a list of institutions with dual career campus programs.
Are you a professional with disabilities exploring career options? There are lots of jobs in higher ed for you!
Your unique experience and skills make you a strong candidate for a job in higher education. Colleges, universities, affiliated hospitals, and research labs value diverse perspectives, including those from professionals with disabilities, to drive innovation and foster student success.
Not interested in teaching? That’s perfectly fine. Higher education institutions are like small cities, needing a wide variety of roles to function smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, there are opportunities for everyone — from entry-level to senior-level positions.
By working in higher ed, you can contribute your expertise in many areas such as administration, IT, finance, healthcare, or student services. Your talents are needed to help shape the future and create an inclusive learning environment for all.
Use these tools and resources to find your ideal job in higher education:
Career Advice
Explore HERC Jobs’ career resources to get help with career planning, networking, leadership, and access other relevant articles for professionals with disabilities. HERC Jobs also offers free ebooks, such as How to Apply for Higher Education Careers: A Guide for Job Seekers with Disabilities, which offers advice on how to enter the higher ed job market, prepare for job interviews, and disclose a disability to an employer. Our Let’s Talk Higher Ed Careers podcast on YouTube and Spotify covers higher ed careers, career growth, and how to navigate the job market.
Job Board
Browse job postings or use our search tool to find faculty, staff, and executive positions, including IT, engineering, logistics, mechanical, administrative, and healthcare jobs. Sign up for a free account to apply for jobs and access other tools and resources.
Job Seeker Profile
Our job posters (i.e., colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions) can search for candidates using our resume/CV database. To be included in our resume/CV database, you need to create a job seeker profile, where you can indicate your interests.
Custom Job Alerts
Once you start a free account, you can create a job alert and get an email notification whenever new jobs fitting your criteria are published on HERC Jobs. You can set up multiple job alerts and change or delete them easily.
Dual Career Resources
Use our dual career search to find jobs that meet both your and your partner’s job search criteria. Check out a list of institutions with dual career campus programs.
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Explore exciting higher ed career opportunities and connect with top universities, colleges, research institutions, and educational organizations at our free virtual career fairs.
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