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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in a career with
the University of Rhode Island (URI)

At URI, our vision gives our work meaning.

The University of Rhode Island is a thriving, welcoming community that attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world. At URI, we maintain a strategic vision that is propelling us forward and elevating our standing as a leading global research institution that drives positive social, economic, cultural, and environmental change.

Our faculty and staff members are central to our success, which is why we have built a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees as we work together to contribute and instill new knowledge to address the world’s greatest challenges.

At URI, we are cultivating a sense of place with endless opportunities to collaborate, network, live, learn, and conduct research. Every member of our community plays a part in moving our University forward. We invite you to explore our job postings and hope you find your opportunity to join us.

Please note that we have automated our application process. All applications for positions at the University of Rhode Island must be submitted on-line--emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted. Upon successful completion of your application, a system-generated confirmation page will appear indicating that your application has been successfully submitted. A confirmation number will be provided and should be saved for future reference.

The on-line application process will allow you to review the status of your application during the recruitment process, and to apply for positions that become available in the future.

New Users

Please take a moment to become familiar with the system:

  • To search positions, click the Search Jobs link at left.
  • To apply for a job, click the Create Account link at left, then follow the directions.

Returning Users

  • Click the Login link on the left, and enter your username and password
  • This enables you to:
    • Edit your existing application.
    • Apply to new positions without re-entering application information that has not changed.
    • Review the status of positions you have applied to.

Please Note:
All candidates offered a position at the University of Rhode Island are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

Applicants who do not have access to a computer are welcome to visit the Office of Human Resource Administration at the Kingston Campus, 80 Lower College Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at URIHR@UCS.URI.EDU or call (401) 874-4088 Faculty/Professional Staff: or call (401) 874-2317 Classified Staff.

The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an individual with a disability to participate in the URI application process, and to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those available to other employees.
If you need assistance with this application website, please contact Laura Kenerson at lkenerson@uri.edu or 401-874-5271. R.I. Relay 711

All applicant data is stored on a secure server indefinitely and cannot be removed.