Applying for an Employment Opportunity
Applying for opportunities with Cornell University is easy:
- Select from one of our four employment opportunity sections noted below
- Select from the list of titles featured
- Select "Apply" and follow the application instructions. Detailed instructions on how to complete the application process are available when you access the on-line job postings.
Ready to apply? Select from one of our employment opportunity sections:
- Staff (non-academic) and Librarian
- Faculty and Non-Faculty Instruction, Research & Extension
- Bargaining Unit (union-represented) (General Service-includes Custodial, Food Service, Grounds, Maintenance, etc.; Campus Police; Skilled Trades)
- County Cooperative Extension & Cornell Affiliated Organizations
Students interested in employment should contact Student Employment Services. International students and family members of international faculty members should contact the International Students and Scholars office.
Current Cornell Employees interested in transfer and career development opportunities should check out the QUEST (Qualified University Employees Seeking Transfer) program; AIRS Career Services; and Career Development Services. The Dual Career Program is available to the spouses and partners of qualified recently hired faculty and staff.
Learn more about applying for an employment opportunity:
- Jobs at Cornell: How to Apply Online
- Helpful Hints in Applying for Employment
- General Employment Sessions
- Applying for Temporary Employment
Need help? Contact the Recruitment and Employment Center by phone (607) 254-8370, TTY (607) 255-4943, or e-mail employment_svcs@cornell.edu.
More Information
- Applicant Notice (PDF)
- Recruitment Brochure
- Getting Oriented at Cornell (for newly hired faculty and staff)
- Important Information on Campus Safety
- Cornell Equal Education and Employment Opportunity Statement
- Cornell as a Drug-Free Workplace

