Careers at UW Oshkosh
At the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, our people are at the heart of everything we do. For more than 150 years, we have empowered students, strengthened communities, and advanced innovation through education. Today, we continue that tradition by fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace where faculty and staff can make a meaningful impact every day.
UW Oshkosh offers rewarding career opportunities for professionals who are passionate about education, service, and continuous growth. Join a community that values excellence, innovation, and a shared commitment to student success.
Our Benefits
Resources and Perks
Employee Well Being
Opportunity Awaits in Oshkosh
When you join UW Oshkosh, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of a vibrant community in one of Wisconsin’s most dynamic regions. Located in the heart of the Fox Valley, Oshkosh offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy a welcoming community with a lower cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and culture scene, local restaurants and businesses, and year-round events that bring people together.
Whether you’re exploring the area’s miles of trails and waterways, taking in live music and performances, or connecting with neighboring communities throughout the Fox Valley, you’ll find countless ways to make Oshkosh feel like home.
Discover why so many choose to live, work, and thrive in Oshkosh.
Need help? Please email the human resource department at hroffice@uwosh.edu or contact us by phone at (920) 424-1166.
AA/EEO Statement
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWO, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO Is the Law Poster (PDF) Know your Rights Poster (PDF)
Reasonable Accommodations / FMLA Rights
Reasonable Accommodations
UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
UW Oshkosh is a covered employer under the Family Medical Leave Act. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected leave in a 12-month period. For more FMLA information, click here.
Employee Rights Under FMLA Poster (PDF)
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Labor Condition Applications
In compliance with Department of Labor requirements for employers petitioning for non-immigrant work visas, this page lists positions for which the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh intends to hire non-immigrant employees. Candidates have already been selected to fill the positions. The Labor Condition Application is not a posting for an open position. Each LCA Notice will be posted for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, starting on the date the LCA was filed with the Department of Labor.
Complaints alleging misrepresentation of material facts in the labor condition application and/or failure to comply with the terms of the labor condition application may be filed with any office of the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see Police Department Page, or call UWO’s Police Department at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.