Working at the University of Montpellier
The University of Montpellier employs nearly 5,100 people, including some 3,000 permanent staff, in three main job families:
- research and teaching staff
- engineers, administrative, technical and service staff
- library staff
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By publishing its charter for Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) as part of the European "HR Excellence in Research" label, the Université de Montpellier has chosen to report on this approach and on the UM's recruitment processes for researchers and other staff.
Recruitment
At the University of Montpellier
The university recruits teaching, administrative and technical staff, as well as contract workers.
For further information, visit the French civil service website: SCORE portal.
Teaching staff
Administrative, technical, library and healthcare staff
Student jobs and civic service volunteers
Staff training
Collective training offer
The collective training offer is aimed at the University's permanent and contract staff (BIATSS, Enseignants-Chercheurs, Enseignants et Chercheurs). Registration is via the GEFORP (GEstion des FORmations pour les Personnels) platform.
- Consult programs, dates of second-semester sessions and register on GEFORP ("My account" tab on ENT).
You can also track the progress of your registration requests, view your supervisor's online validation, be alerted when new sessions are scheduled, print out a training certificate...
Develop your skills remotely and continuously
The Skills Management and Development Office offers a range of free resources (MOOCs, tutorials, webinars, etc.), available online and for remote consultation. Resources are classified by field.
Management application
For information and documentation on :
- APOGEE: consult training documentation (PPS and videos) in the Moodle space by requesting access via the Service Center, Studies area, APOGEE category.
- PSTAGE: contact your component's PSTAGE correspondent or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, PSTAGE category.
- AMETYS: contact your component's Ametys correspondent or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, AMETYS category.
- ECANDIDAT: consult the documents on managing applications and using eCandidat on the DFE intranet: Documentation candidatures contact your component's Ecandidat correspondent or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, ECANDIDAT category.
- SOFA: submit a ticket via the Service Center, Research area, SOFA category
- PROSE: contact your component's Prose advisor or, failing that, submit a ticket via the Service Center, Studies area, PROSE category.
- SIFAC: consult the documentation on the DAF intranet: business-specific training and tools , or submit a ticket via the Service Center, Finance or Purchasing area, depending on the type of request.
Office, digital and collaborative tools
- Create text documents
- Master the fundamentals of Excel
- Improve your Excel skills
- Create a slideshow to accompany your presentation
- ZIMBRA messaging system documentation and tutorials available on ENT
- Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a set of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools
DSIN's Service des Usages du Numérique (SUN) offers you :
- a set of tutorials on digital teaching and Moodle
- webinars on these topics and their replay
- on-demand training on digital teaching subjects (e.g. course hybridization), Moodle, etc. You can send your requirements by [email | rf.re1736930846illep1736930846tnomu1736930846@eigo1736930846gadep1736930846-nus-1736930846nisd1736930846].
- as well as tutorials and guides on videoconferencing, webconferencing, webinars and virtual classrooms: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendez vous, Big Blue Button and more.
- for further information: https: //numerique.umontpellier.fr/
Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a range of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools
Other free online training courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Learn to code with Python
- Python 3: from fundamentals to advanced language concepts
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC site, by searching for the theme "IT".
Teaching and research
DSIN's Service des Usages du Numérique (SUN) also offers :
- a set of tutorials on digital teaching and Moodle
- webinars on these topics and their replay
- on-demand training on digital teaching subjects (e.g. course hybridization), Moodle, etc. You can send your requirements by [email | rf.re1736930846illep1736930846tnomu1736930846@eigo1736930846gadep1736930846-nus-1736930846nisd1736930846].
- as well as tutorials and guides on videoconferencing, webconferencing, webinars and virtual classrooms: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendez vous, Big Blue Button and more.
- for further information: https: //numerique.umontpellier.fr/
The Centre de Soutien aux Innovations Pédagogiques (CSIP) offers training courses and workshops in active teaching methods.
Other free online training courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Training to teach in higher education
- Apprenticeships in higher education (developed by CFA ENSUP LR)
- Dyslexic students in my lecture hall: understanding and helping
- Scientific integrity in the research professions
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC site, by searching for "education and training" and "tools, methods and research issues".
- Néopass Sup platform (Institut Français de l'Education)
Health & Safety
- Replay of the "Posture in front of a screen" training course 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.).
- sauvTage" MOOC: 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 available)
- FUN-MOOC site, search for "languages" theme
Management
Webinars (online conferences) to watch in replay:
Other free online training courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- On the FUN MOOC website, search for "management".
Practical 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 guidelines for adapting your practices to mixed work modes
- Telecommuting and face-to-face work (vol 2): Ideas for team discussions on how we work
- Guide PARFAIRE : " Le rapport d'aptitude- dossiers de promotion ITRF" (for N+1) : Download the PDF version or consult the dynamic online version.
Trade training - professional environment
Webinars (online conferences) on teleworking to watch in replay:
- Webinar PFRH "Agents, bien vivre le télétravail" (December 2020)
- PFRH Webinar "Tips and tricks for successful teleworking" (May 2020)
Other free online training courses / MOOCs and tutorials :
- Introduction to RGPD
- Manage your time efficiently
- Public speaking
- Elementary grammar of the French language
- Improving my written French
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC website
Practical guides / fact sheets :
- Guide PARFAIRE: "Structure et fonctionnement des établissements d'enseignement supérieur": Download the PDF version or consult the dynamic online version
- DGAFP guides on telework - working from a distance :
- Telework and face-to-face work (vol 1): A few guidelines for adapting your practices to mixed work modes
- Telecommuting and face-to-face work (vol 2): Ideas for team discussions on how we work
- UM / DRH sheets available on the intranet: Practical sheets: "Working remotely during periods of confinement".
Ecological transition
- Digital responsibility
- Raising awareness of digital responsibility
- Acting for a responsible digital future
- FUN-MOOC website, search for "sustainable development".
- UVED (Virtual University for the Environment and Sustainable Development) website
Social responsibility
Disability and digital accessibility
- AccessiPro" awareness-raising campaign on disability in the workplace
- Implementing digital accessibility for people with disabilities (training for digital project managers)
- Training in "Ordi Facile" digital technical aids
Preparing for ITRF competitions / promotion tests
ITRF competitions
- For information on the different types of competitive examination (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please consult the MESRI website.
- The recruitment office of the University's Human Resources Department is also available to answer your questions by [email | rf.re1736930846illep1736930846tnomu1736930846@frti1736930846-sruo1736930846cnoc-1736930846hrd1736930846].
AENES competition
- For information on the different types of competitive examination (eligibility requirements, types of tests, etc.), please consult the Ministry's website (MEN).
- TheEcole académique de la formation continue (EAFC) offers training courses in preparation for the AENES competitive examination. The courses offered are open to university staff, and are the subject of an annual registration campaign (June-September), relayed by the skills management and development office.
Online resources :
- How does civil service employment work?
- Guides Parfaire (guides to preparing for ITRF competitive examinations and understanding the workings of higher education establishments)
- Elementary grammar of the French language
- Improving my written French
Other staff training programs (not included)
Quality of life at work
The University of Montpellier offers advice and support to help you reflect on your career, prepare a professional project or 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 staff support systems
To deal with difficulties in the workplace, the UM has set up a number of systems to ensure that psycho-social risks are addressed and monitored on an ongoing basis. The aim of these systems is to meet collective and individual needs in terms of RPS prevention, by promoting synergy between the various players involved in the establishment.
Better living at work
The UM has a network of professionals who can support 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, as they will be happy to talk to you in complete confidentiality.
Wellness workshops
We offer a wide range of free workshops throughout the year, including "Finding your way - Working on your voice and expressiveness", stress management, sophrology, meditation and foot reflexology.
Conferences
Throughout the year, the Quality of Life at Work Department organizes meetings, debates and conferences.