Recruitment and Selection
The University is committed to adhering to recruitment best practice and providing equality of opportunity for all applicants. This is intended to ensure that the University appoints the best person for every post and that decisions are based on job related criteria. It builds upon principles which will promote equality of opportunity.
The University will provide reasonable adjustments to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Forms are available in a range of formats, font size or in Braille or audio formats. If applicants require any support during the selection process, they will be asked to disclose at application or they can contact hrhub@qub.ac.uk. For further information regarding Equal Opportunities matters visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of this site.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications received, the University is unable to provide individual feedback on why applications have been unsuccessful at shortlist.
Virtual Interviews
As part of our focus on digital provision and sustainability, Queen’s University Belfast will endeavour to utilise virtual interviewing for the majority of roles in the first instance.
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Microsoft Teams
The interview panel will contact you via Microsoft Teams at the time of your interview for you to join the virtual meeting, please be prepared with Teams open. If you haven’t used Teams before for a meeting, when you are contacted you need to select ‘Join’ and leave your camera and microphone on. For further information on Microsoft Teams please refer to our instruction summary ‘How to use Teams – Candidate’:
Extended Workforce
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Teaching Assistants - Guidance
Please follow the links below for more information on Teaching Assistants:
- NSP Guidelines
We are currently in the final stages of transferring all eligible members of the Extended Workforce to the QWork system. While the process completes, there may be occasions where the previous NSP system is still used. If so, please follow the links below for further information and support.

If you are a Queen's staff member and need information on Recruitment and Selection, please visit our Staff Intranet.
People & Culture Intranet - Recruitment and Selection