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
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
- Create text documents
- Master the fundamentals of Excel
- Improve your Excel skills
- Create a slideshow to accompany your presentation
- ZIMBRA messaging documentation and tutorials available on the ENT
- Microsoft 365 / Teams: DSIN offers a set of tutorials and guides on these collaborative tools.
The DSIN's Digital Usage Service (SUN) offers you:
- a set of tutorials on digital teaching and Moodle
- webinars on these topics and their replays
- On-demand training on digital teaching topics (e.g., hybrid courses), Moodle, etc. You can send your request by email to rf.re1770405573illep1770405573tnomu1770405573@eigo1770405573gadep1770405573-nus-1770405573nisd1770405573].
- as well as tutorials and guides on videoconferencing, web conferencing, webinar, and virtual classroom tools: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendezvous, Big Blue Button, etc.
- For further 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 Fundamentals to Advanced Language Concepts
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC website, by searching for the topic "computer science."
Teaching and research
The DSIN's Digital Usage Service (SUN) also offers:
- a set of tutorials on digital teaching and Moodle
- webinars on these topics and their replays
- On-demand training on digital teaching topics (e.g., hybrid courses), Moodle, etc. You can send your request by email to rf.re1770405573illep1770405573tnomu1770405573@eigo1770405573gadep1770405573-nus-1770405573nisd1770405573].
- as well as tutorials and guides on videoconferencing, web conferencing, webinar, and virtual classroom tools: Zoom, Teams, Renavisio, Rendezvous, Big Blue Button, etc.
- For further information: https://numerique.umontpellier.fr/
The Center for Support of Educational Innovations (CSIP) offers training courses/workshops related to active teaching methods.
Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:
- Training to teach in higher education
- Apprenticeship training in higher education (developed by CFA ENSUP LR)
- Dyslexic students in my lecture hall: understanding and helping
- Scientific integrity in research professions
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC website, by searching for the topics "education and training" and "research tools, methods, and challenges."
- Neopass Sup platform (French Institute of Education)
Health and Safety
- Replay of the training course "Posture in front of a screen" available on the University's video platform
- Awareness of first aid procedures:
- "Everyday hero" website developed with the Paris Fire Brigade (introduction to first aid through around a hundred scenarios: fainting, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, etc.)
- MOOC "sauvTage": learning to save a life at any age
Languages
- Easy English
- English: Current topics to listen to for all levels
- English: English lessons offered by the BBC ("6 minutes English," with different levels available)
- FUN-MOOC website, searching for the topic "languages"
Management
Webinars (online conferences) available for replay:
Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:
- On the FUN MOOC website, search for the topic "management."
Guides / practical information sheets:
- DGAFP guides:
- Guide for supervisors in the civil service (including a chapter on "remote management")
- Remote work and on-site work (vol. 1): Some guidelines for adapting your practices to mixed working modes
- Remote working and on-site working (vol. 2): Ideas for team discussions about our working methods
- PARFAIRE guide: "The aptitude report—ITRF promotion files" (intended for N+1): Download the PDF version or view the dynamic version online.
Vocational training – professional environment
Webinars (online conferences) on remote working available to watch again:
- PFRH webinar: "Agents, making the most of remote working" (December 2020)
- PFRH webinar "Tips and tricks for successful teleworking" (May 2020)
Other free online courses/MOOCs and tutorials:
- Introduction to the GDPR
- Manage your time effectively
- Public speaking
- Basic French grammar
- I am improving my written French.
- And many more on the FUN-MOOC website
Guides / practical information sheets:
- PARFAIRE Guide: "Structure and Functioning of Higher Education Institutions": Download the PDF version or view the dynamic online version.
- DGAFP guides on teleworking – remote working:
- Teleworking and on-site work (vol. 1): Some guidelines for adapting your practices to mixed working modes
- Teleworking and on-site work (vol. 2): Ideas for team discussions about our working methods
- UM/HRM fact sheets available on the intranet: Practical fact sheets: "Remote working during lockdown"
Ecological transition
- Responsible digital technology
- Responsible digital awareness
- Taking action for responsible digital technology
- FUN-MOOC website, searching for the topic "sustainable development"
- UVED website (Virtual University for Environment and Sustainable Development)
Social responsibility
Disability and digital accessibility
- Disability awareness in the workplace "AccessiPro"
- Implementing digital accessibility for people with disabilities (training for digital project managers)
- Training in digital assistive technology "Easy Computers"
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.re1770405573illep1770405573tnomu1770405573@frti1770405573-sruo1770405573cnoc-1770405573hrd1770405573].
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:
- How does employment in the civil service work?
- Guides Parfaire (guides to help prepare for ITRF exams and learn about how higher education institutions work)
- Basic French grammar
- I am improving my written French.
Other staff training programs (not included in the offer)
Quality of life at work
The University of Montpellier offers counseling and listening services to help students reflect on their careers, prepare for professional projects, or discuss difficulties at work. Meetings and conferences are organized to explore issues related to work. To help students relax, workshops (meditation, sophrology, massage) are regularly offered in the workplace.
Organization of staff support measures
To address difficulties in the workplace, UM has developed mechanisms to ensure ongoing reflection and monitoring of psychosocial risk management. The aim of these mechanisms is to meet collective and individual needs in terms of psychosocial risk prevention by promoting synergy between the various stakeholders within the institution.
Better living at work
UM has a network of professionals who can support you in your professional projects.
They can also help you if you are experiencing difficulties or suffering at work and answer any questions you may have about safety or psychosocial risks (PSRs). Please do not hesitate to contact them; they will treat your case with complete confidentiality.
Wellness Workshops
"Finding your path – Working on your voice and expressiveness," stress management, sophrology, meditation, foot reflexology... numerous workshops are offered free of charge throughout the year.
Conferences
Throughout the year, the Quality of Life at Work Department organizes meetings, debates, and conferences.













