Working at the University of Montpellier

The University of Montpellier has nearly 5,100 staff members, including approximately 3,000 tenured faculty and staff in two main categories:

  • Professors teachers
  • library staff, engineers, administrative, technical, social, and health personnel (BIATSS)

By publishing its charter for Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) as part of the European "HR Excellence in Research" label, the University of Montpellier has chosen to report on this approach and the recruitment processes in place at UM with regard to researchers and all staff at the institution.

Recruitment

At the University of Montpellier

The university recruits Professors teachers, researchers, administrative and technical staff, library staff, social and health workers, as well as student employees and civic service volunteers.

For general information on recruitment in the civil service, visit the Civil Service website: SCORE portal.

Staff Professors teachers

Library staff, engineers, administrative, technical, social, and health personnel

Student jobs and civic service volunteers

Within partner institutions

Staff training

The collective training offer

The collective training offer is aimed at permanent and contract BIATSS staff, Professors teachers, and researchers at the University. Registration takes place on the GEFORP platform (GEstion des FORmations pour les Personnels, or Training Management for Staff).

  • Consult the programs and dates for the second semester sessions and register on GEFORP (under the "My File" tab on the ENT).

You can also track the progress of your registration requests, view your manager's online approval, receive alerts about new sessions being scheduled, edit training certificates, and more.

Developing your skills remotely and continuously

The Skills Management and Development Office provides you with a range of free resources (MOOCs, tutorials, webinars, etc.), available online and accessible remotely. The resources are classified by subject area.

Management application

For information or documentation on:

  • APOGEE: consult the training documentation (PPS and videos) in the Moodle space by requesting access via the Service Center, Studies domain, APOGEE category.
  • PSTAGE: contact the Pstage representative for your department or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, PSTAGE category.
  • AMETYS: contact the Ametys representative for your department or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, AMETYS category.
  • ECANDIDAT: consult the accompanying documents on managing applications and using eCandidat on the DFE intranet: Application documentation contact the Ecandidat representative for your department or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies section, ECANDIDAT category.
  • SOFA: submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, SOFA category
  • PROSE: contact the Prose representative for your department or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, PROSE category.
  • SIFAC: consult the documentation on the DAF intranet: professional training and tools, or submit a ticket via the Service Center, Finance or Purchasing department, depending on the type of request.

Office, digital, and collaborative tools

The DSIN's Digital Usage Service (SUN) offers you:

Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a set of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools.

Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:

Teaching and research

The DSIN's Digital Usage Service (SUN) also offers:

The Center for Support of Educational Innovations (CSIP) offers training courses/workshops related to active teaching methods.

Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:

Health and Safety

Languages

Management

Webinars (online conferences) available for replay:

Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:

Guides / practical information sheets:

Vocational training – professional environment

Webinars (online conferences) on remote working available to watch again:

Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:

Guides / practical information sheets:

Ecological transition

Social responsibility

Disability and digital accessibility

Preparation for ITRF competitions / promotion exams

ITRF Competition

  • For information on the different types of competitive examinations (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please visit the Ministry's website (MESRI).
  • The University's HR recruitment office is also available to answer your questions by [email | rf.re1772336847illep1772336847tnomu1772336847@frti1772336847-sruo1772336847cnoc-1772336847hrd1772336847].

AENES competition

  • For information about the different types of competitive examinations (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please visit the Ministry of Education website.
  • The Academic School of Continuing Education (EAFC) offers training courses to prepare students for AENES exams. These courses are open to university staff and are subject to an annual registration campaign (June-September), relayed by the Skills Management and Development Office.

Online resources:

Other staff training programs (not included in the offer)

Quality of life at work

The University of Montpellier places Quality of Life at Work (QLW) at the heart of its commitments. The institution pursues an active policy and implements an annual action plan, which is in line with the work carried out over several years by the psychosocial risks steering committee.

This initiative is part of the university's commitment to implementing a series of concrete measures aimed at developing actions that promote well-being and professional fulfillment and strengthening the prevention of situations of discomfort at work.

Dedicated support for staff

The UM has a network of professionals (psychologists, staff coaches, career advisors, etc.) who can support employees in their professional lives.

They can also help in cases of difficulties or suffering at work and answer any questions related to safety or well-being. They provide confidential support.

Staff members who would like to find out more or get the right contact details can consult the Better Living at Work brochure available on the intranet.

Concrete actions throughout the year

The Quality of Life at Work department of the Campus Life Division implements initiatives at the University to improve working conditions and enhance collective well-being.

Prevention and support

Mechanisms are in place to listen to, guide, and support employees facing professional or personal difficulties, and to prevent mental health risks in the workplace:

  • Listening and individual support services,
  • Support in case of difficulties at work.

For more information, UM staff can consult the dedicated intranet article by clicking here.

Well-being at work

Free workshops are offered throughout the year to promote well-being and quality of life at work:

  • Stress management, massages, relaxation, sophrology, Qi Gong,
  • Public speaking, developing self-confidence.

All information (dates, times, locations) is communicated regularly to staff by email.

Quality of Life at Work Week and other themed weeks

Throughout the year, the Quality of Life at Work Department[v1] offers UM staff conferences, workshops, and discussion sessions on a variety of topics related to well-being at work, as well as inclusion, diversity, and equality.

In June, Quality of Life at Work Week is a special opportunity to raise awareness, provide information, and promote initiatives that support quality of life at work.

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