Employment at Missouri State

Missouri State University is a community of expert faculty and staff members who are forward-thinking educators, learners and leaders. We share and celebrate the public affairs mission of Missouri State and foster a culture that celebrates open dialogue.

We provide a generous benefit package to help make Missouri State a preferred workplace in Springfield, Missouri.

Explore your opportunities and learn why you should become a Missouri State Bear!


Employment opportunities for faculty, executives, staff, part-time staff and students. Apply today.
Missouri State has agreements with the IBEW and Teamsters unions to represent some staff employees.
Do you have questions about our employment process? We have tried to answer many of those questions.
Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri. Springfield is the third largest city in the state. We’re nestled in the Ozarks — an area rich with natural resources.
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Jill C. Murphy

Jill C. Murphy

Assistant Director, Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities: New Employee Orientation; I-9 Training; E- Verify Program Administrator; Unemployment Claims; Staffing Agency Contracts

Crystal D. Ponder

Responsibilities: Applicant Tracking System; Job Postings; New Employee Orientation; E- Verify Program Administrator; Unemployment Claims

Callie N. McClarnon

Responsibilities: Applicant Tracking System; Job Postings; New Employee Orientation; E- Verify Program Administrator; Staffing Agency Contracts

Brenna C. Wells

Responsibilities: Background Checks; Employment Verifications; E-Verify Completion; HR Employment Inbox Management; General Front Office Duties