The University of West Alabama’s Human Resources Department is designed to support faculty and staff in a way that allows everyone to simultaneously strive to meet his or her goals while accomplishing the designed objectives of the University. Training and development opportunities will be used to promote individual success and increase overall value to the University. The office will also provide resources for onboarding, administering salary and benefits, and implementing policies and procedures. The University prides itself on being the local employer of choice and strives to retain and attract the best possible employees.
Employment Opportunities
The University of West Alabama (UWA) is a state-supported, coeducational institution governed by a 13-member Board of Trustees, dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the State, especially West Alabama. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), UWA awards associate to doctoral degrees. UWA seeks a vibrant, diverse faculty and staff, offering meaningful employment, exceptional benefits, and a collaborative campus culture rich with tradition and growth opportunities.
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The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
The University has designated a Title IX Coordinator who oversees implementation of the University’s Policies and Procedures on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Byron Thetford, Brock Hall 202 (Station 61), Livingston, AL 35470, bthetford@uwa.edu, 205-652-3435.
Any person may report harassment, discrimination, sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in person, by mail, telephone, or email, using the contact information listed above for the Title IX Coordinator. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number, email address, or by mail to the office address listed above for the Title IX Coordinator. For the University’s Policies and Procedures Regarding Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination, please visit www.uwa.edu/titleix.
AA/EO Employer. Minority applications encouraged.
2024-2025 Employee Benefits Guide
Health Care Benefits
UWA offers several health care benefits, including medical, Flexible Spending Accounts and more.
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
UWA provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long-Term Disability coverage through MetLife to its full-time employees at no cost to the employee.
Teacher Retirement System of Alabama
UWA is part of the Teacher Retirement System of Alabama (TRS). Full-time employees must participate in the TRS, which provides one of the best retirement programs in the nation.
Other Employee Benefits
UWA offers employees a range of additional benefits, such as computer and Julia Tutwiler Library access, print and mail services and more.
Family Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons.
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Holiday Schedule
Official holidays for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2024.
Important Forms
Employee Resources
Faculty/Staff Handbook
Email Signature Creation
Disciplinary Procedures
Monthly Payroll Schedule
Bi-Weekly Payroll Schedule
Employee Training & Professional Development
UWA Alerts
Stay informed about the University of West Alabama campus by subscribing to UWA Alerts. Subscribing allows you to receive alerts about school closings, emergency situations, and other occurrences that need to be communicated across campus. Users will receive one test notification per month.
Fair Labor Standards Act
Performance Review Process
Employee Performance Reviews are conducted for all University of West Alabama staff members once a year in the late spring/early summer. Evaluations will be completed by the supervisor who will evaluate the employee’s workplace performance based on several categories. All employees are given the opportunity to review and discuss results with their evaluator.
Performance Review Form
Performance Review Instructions
If we can be of service to you or your department, contact one of the departments below.
Human Resources
The University of West Alabama
Station 1
Webb Hall
Livingston, AL 35470
205-652-3963
Human Resources Staff
Robert Upchurch
Vice President of Administration & Human Resources
(205) 652-3533
rupchurch@uwa.edu
Jess Wood
Director of Human Resources and Training
(205) 652-3963
jwood@uwa.edu
Brenda Killough
Payroll Supervisor
(205) 652-3748
bkillough@uwa.edu