• Control: Public
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctorate/Research Universities [RU/VH, RU/H, DRU]
  • Institution: 4 Year
  • Enrollment: > 10,000

2023 Recognition Categories

  • Confidence in Senior Leadership
  • Shared Governance
  • Faculty Experience
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

Our people, our collaborative and inclusive culture, and our youth make UAB a special place to work. In slightly more than 50 years, UAB has become a leading comprehensive research university and academic medical center. We promote innovation and excellence to improve lives. Because of that, we are able to attract and retain diverse, talented faculty, staff, and senior leaders with shared values who are dedicated to improving lives through arts, sciences, and medicine.

Employee Comment

I enjoy being part of an institution that contributes so much to the community. I feel like my role is part of a bigger picture that is going to leave the city, state, and world a better place.

Vital Statistics

    Employee Counts

  • Full-time Administrators: 448
  • Full-time Exempt Professional Staff: 3,867
  • Full-time Faculty: 2,694
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: 1,403
  • Adjunct Faculty: 1,246

    Average Annual Salary

  • Full-time Administrators: $139,176
  • Full-time Faculty: $109,960
  • Full-time Exempt Professional Staff: $82,289
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: $47,680

    Voluntary Turnover Rate

  • Full-time Faculty: 1%
  • Full-time Staff: 2%
  • 1 Year Recognized

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