Join the UAA Faculty
Why Join the UAA Faculty?
Whether you are interested in a position on the Anchorage campus, at one of our four community campuses, or fully online, UAA offers rewarding opportunities to transform students’ lives, to engage in research that matters, and to enjoy the adventurous lifestyle that only Alaska can provide.
Think we might be a good fit for you? Check out our strategic plan, learn more about current research, and then browse current faculty openings.
UAA Values
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) transforms lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression in a welcoming environment. Serving students, the state, and the communities of Southcentral Alaska, UAA is a comprehensive, open access, public university established on the ancestral lands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Learn more about the UAA 2027 Strategic Plan.
UAA operates in a shared governance framework within a collective bargaining agreement that guides and supports the work of all faculty.
Community and Support
Learn more about your future colleagues and the support, resources, and community that help UAA faculty succeed. If you have questions about joining the UAA community, feel free to contact us!
UAA offers competitive benefits, including:
- Tuition waiver for 16 credits/year for employees and no limit for spouses and dependent children
- Generous medical and retirement
Faculty Success
Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, Instructional Design, and Center for Community
Engagement and Learning
Library 213 • 907-786-4496 • uaa_facultysuccess@alaska.edu • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.