Athens State University is particularly interested in increasing the diversity of its faculty. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. ASU is an AA/EOE.