Advancement Careers
Hello from the Magic City!
UAB is known not just for its impact in research, health care, and education, but also for being a place where employees are supported in building long-term careers in a rich, and vibrant city. This commitment has earned us recognition as a top higher education workplace by the Great Colleagues to Work For ® Program. With comprehensive benefits, actual work-life balance, and the energy of one of the South’s most dynamic cities, UAB offers an environment where people can do meaningful work and grow professionally. Explore how you can grow your career with us below.
Why Should You Join Us?
- UAB was recognized as one of the best higher education workplaces in the nation, earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Great Colleges to Work For®Honor Roll via feedback directly from our faculty and staff.
- We are both a world-class university and academic health center with a hospital system ranked the No. 1 Hospital in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area in 2025 according to S. News & World Report.
- UAB has real-world impact on the state of Alabama and beyond. With over $866M in research expenditures in FY 2024, 240+ degree and certificate programs, and $12.1 billion in annual economic impact, our comprehensive academic ecosystem benefits people around the world.
New to Birmingham? We’ve got lots to offer.
We are proud of our urban home. Few cities offer easy access to Michelin-quality food and drink, white-sand beaches, dynamic entertainment, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, arts and culture, and more. Centrally located in the Southeast, the city is a vibrant hub of culture, cuisine, nature, history, and affordable living. But don’t just take our word for it! See what others are saying about our city.
- Birmingham, Alabama was named the 6th best place to live in the U.S. Opens an external link. in 2026 by Livability.com with a focus on affordability and quality of life.
- Birmingham is a city steeped in arts Opens an external link., culture Opens an external link., and history Opens an external link..
- We also have over 11 Birmingham restaurants recognized by The Michelin Guide American South 2025 Opens an external link.!
- Alabama is rich in biodiversity, with parks and trails aplenty Opens an external link. for nature lovers.
