Durham University Vacancies

Durham University, Inspiring the Extraordinary.

26 departments or schools

Offering over 200 undergraduate courses, 100 taught postgraduate courses and many research degrees.

Over 4,300 staff members

Over 40% of academic staff are of non-UK origin.

Four faculties

Arts and Humanities, Business, Science, and Social Science and Health.

17 Colleges

Durham's distinctive residential and educational communities.

Welcome to the Durham University Vacancies Site

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A university like no other

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

Casual and Flexible Engagements

Find and apply for casual or flexible work at Durham.

A smiling staff member in Café Aroma, Queens Campus, Stockton

St Chad's College

St Chad's is one of the oldest colleges in Durham, situated in one of its most stunning locations.

St John's College

St John's College is one of the smallest colleges, renowned for its lively and welcoming atmosphere.

The Durham Union Society

The Durham Union first started out in 1835, as the Durham Debating Society. Much like its sister Unions at Oxford and Cambridge, founded in 1823 and 1815 respectively.

Get in Touch

If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.

We will notify you of the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.

Information if you have a disability

The University welcomes applications from disabled people. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system, please get in touch with us at e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.