Working at the University of Montpellier
The University of Montpellier brings together nearly 5100 staff members, including about 3000 permanent staff members, identified within three major job families:
- research and teaching staff
- engineers, administrative, technical and service personnel
- library staff

By publishing its charter for Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R ) in the framework of the European label "HR Excellence in Research", the University of Montpellier has chosen to report on this approach and on the recruitment processes at the UM for researchers and all staff of the institution.
Recruiting
At the University of Montpellier
The university recruits teaching, administrative and technical staff, as well as contract workers.
For more information, visit the Civil Service website: SCORE portal.
Teaching staff
Administrative, technical and library staff
Student jobs and civic service volunteers
Staff training
The collective training offer
The collective training offer is aimed at the University's permanent and contractual staff (BIATS, Enseignants-Chercheurs, Enseignants et Chercheurs). Registrations are made on the GEFORP platform (GEstion des FORmations pour les Personnels).
- Consult the programs, the dates of the 1st semester sessions and register on GEFORP ("my file" tab of the ENT).
You will also be able to track the progress of your registration requests, view your supervisor's online validation, be alerted to the scheduling of new sessions, edit a training certificate...
Develop your skills remotely and continuously
The Office of Competency Management and Development provides a set of free resources (MOOCs, tutorials, webinars, etc.), available online and searchable remotely. The resources are classified by domain.
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 area, APOGEE category.
- PSTAGE: contact the PSTAGE correspondent of your component or file a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, PSTAGE category
- AMETYS: contact the Ametys correspondent of your component or file a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, AMETYS category
- ECANDIDAT: consult the documents accompanying the management of applications and the use of eCandidat on the DFE intranet: Application documentation contact the Ecandidat correspondent of your component or, failing that, file a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, ECANDIDAT category
- SOFA: submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, SOFA category
- PROSE: contact the Prose referent of your component or file a ticket via the Service Center, Studies domain, PROSE category
- SIFAC: consult the documentation on the DAF intranet: business training and tools or submit a ticket via the Service Center, Finance or Purchasing area, depending on the type of request.
Office automation
- Create text documents
- Master the fundamentals of Excel
- Improve your Excel skills
- Create a slide show to accompany your presentation
- ZIMBRA messaging documentation and tutorials available on ENT
- Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a set of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools
Computing and ICT
The Digital Usage Service (SUN) of the DSIN offers you :
- a set of tutorials on digital education and Moodle
- webinars on these themes and their replay
- on-demand training on digital teaching subjects (e.g. course hybridization), Moodle, etc. You can send your requirements by [email | rf.re1686224494illep1686224494tnomu1686224494@eigo1686224494gadep1686224494-nus-1686224494nisd1686224494].
- as well as tutorials and guides on video conferencing, web conferencing, webinar, virtual classroom tools: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendez vous, Big Blue Button etc.
- for any other information : https://numerique.umontpellier.fr/
Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a set of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools
Other free online courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Learn to code with Python
- Python 3 : from the basics to advanced language concepts
- And many others on the FUN-MOOC site, by searching for the theme "computer science".
Teaching and research
The Digital Usage Service (SUN) of the DSIN also offers you :
- a set of tutorials on digital education and Moodle
- webinars on these themes and their replay
- on-demand training on digital teaching subjects (e.g. course hybridization), Moodle, etc. You can send your requirements by [email | rf.re1686224494illep1686224494tnomu1686224494@eigo1686224494gadep1686224494-nus-1686224494nisd1686224494].
- as well astutorials and guides on video conferencing, web conferencing, webinar, virtual classroom tools: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendez vous, Big Blue Button etc.
- for any other information : https://numerique.umontpellier.fr/
The Centre de Soutien aux Innovations Pédagogiques (CSIP) offers training/workshops related to active pedagogy.
Other free online courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Training to teach in higher education
- Apprenticeship training in higher education (developed by the CFA ENSUP LR)
- Dyslexic students in my lecture hall: understanding and helping
- Scientific integrity in the research profession
- And many others on the FUN-MOOC site, by searching for the themes "education and training" and "tools, methods and research issues
- Néopass Sup platform (French Institute of Education)
Health and safety
- Replay of the "Posture in front of a screen" training available on the University's video platform
- First aid awareness:
- Everyday hero" website developed with the Paris fire department (introduction to first aid through a hundred or so simulated situations: fainting, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, etc.)
- MOOC "sauvTage": learning to save a life at any age
Languages
- Easy English
- English: Topical themes to listen to for all levels
- English: English courses offered by the BBC ("6 minutes English", with different levels possible)
- FUN-MOOC site, by searching the theme "languages
Management
Webinars (online conferences) to watch in replay:
Other free online courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- On the FUN MOOC website, search for the theme "management
Guides / Fact Sheets :
- DGAFP Guides :
- Guide de l'encadrant dans la fonction publique (including a chapter on "remote management")
- Telework and face-to-face work (vol 1): A few pointers for adapting your practices to mixed work styles
- Telecommuting and Face-to-Face Work (Vol 2): Ideas for discussing how we work as a team
- UM / DRH sheets available on the intranet: Practical sheets: "Working remotely during a period of confinement
- Guide PARFAIRE : " Le rapport d'aptitude- dossiers de promotion ITRF" (for N+1) : Download the PDF version or consult the dynamic version online.
Professional training - professional environment
Webinars (online conferences) on telecommuting to watch in replay:
- Webinar PFRH " Agents, bien vivre le téléravail " (December 2020)
- HRTP Webinar "Tips for Successful Telework" (May 2020)
Other free online courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Introduction to the RGPD
- Manage your time efficiently
- Public speaking
- Elementary grammar of the French language
- I improve my written French
- And many others on the FUN-MOOC website
Guides / Fact Sheets :
- Guide PARFAIRE : " Structure and functioning of higher education institutions ": Download the PDF version or consult the dynamic online version
- DGAFP guides on telework - remote work :
- Telework and Face-to-Face Work (Vol 1 ): A few pointers for adapting your practices to mixed work styles
- Telecommuting and Face-to-Face Work (Vol 2): Ideas for discussing how we work as a team
- UM / DRH sheets available on the intranet: Practical sheets: "Working remotely during a period of confinement
Sustainable development and social responsibility
Sustainable development
- Digital Responsibility
- Digital Responsibility Awareness
- Acting for a responsible digital life
- FUN-MOOC site, by searching for the theme "sustainable development
- Website of the UVED (Virtual University for Environment and Sustainable Development)
Social responsibility
Disability and digital accessibility
- AccessiPro" Disability Awareness at Work
- Implementation of digital accessibility for people with disabilities (training for digital project managers)
- Training to digital technical aids " Ordi Facile
Preparation for ITRF competitions / promotion tests
ITRF competition
- For all information on the different types of competitions (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please consult the Ministry's website (MESRI).
- The recruitment office of the University's Human Resources Department is also available to answer your questions by [email | rf.re1686224494illep1686224494tnomu1686224494@frti1686224494-sruo1686224494cnoc-1686224494hrd1686224494].
AENES competition
- For information on the different types of competitive examinations (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please consult the Ministry's website (MEN)
- The DAFPEN (Délégation Académique à la Formation des Personnels de l'Education Nationale) offers training courses to prepare for the AENES competitive exams. The training courses offered are open to university staff and are subject to an annual registration campaign (June-September), relayed by the office of management and skills development.
Online resources:
- How does employment in the public service work?
- Guides Parfaire (guides to help prepare for ITRF competitions and to understand the workings of higher education institutions)
- Elementary grammar of the French language
- I improve my written French
Other staff training programs (not included in the offer)
Quality of life at work
The University of Montpellier offers counselling and listening spaces to reflect on one's career, to prepare a professional project or to talk about difficulties at work. Meetings and conferences are organized to question work. To relax, workshops (meditation, sophrology, massage) are regularly offered in the workplace.
Organization of support systems for personnel
In order to deal with difficulties in the workplace, the UM has developed mechanisms to ensure that psycho-social risks are addressed and monitored on a long-term basis. The objective of these measures is to meet collective and individual needs in terms of prevention of psychosocial risks, by promoting synergy between the various actors concerned in the institution.
Better living at work
The UM has a network of professionals who can assist you in your professional projects.
They can also help you in the event of difficulties or suffering at work, and answer any questions you may have about safety or psycho-social risks (PSR). Don't hesitate to [contact them | rf.re1686224494illep1686224494tnomu1686224494@liav1686224494art-u1686224494a-eiv1686224494-etil1686224494auq-c1686224494vd1686224494If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Wellness Workshops
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"Find your way - Work on your voice and expressiveness", stress management, sophrology, meditation, foot reflexology, ... many workshops are offered free of charge throughout the year.
Conferences
Throughout the year, the Quality of Life at Work Department offers meetings, debates and conferences.