Employment at Spring Arbor University

Concept-based

Let the truth be known: people love working for Spring Arbor University. With leadership devoted to seeking direction from above and employees committed to institutional quality, the University continues to push forward with ambitious goals and uncanny resolve.

It's no wonder, then, that Spring Arbor University, a four-year liberal arts Christian institution in the Wesleyan tradition, was acknowledged as one of the nation's top Christian workplaces in a 2003 study.

By joining the University's community of learners, you'll further a legacy of excellent teaching, student service and the integration of faith, living and learning that's continued over 130 years. Careers at Spring Arbor University do much more than improve your resume...they improve the world.

Please take a moment to review our career opportunities, which include staff, faculty and administration positions at our main campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan., and 14 regional locations across the state. Employment benefits are spotlighted, as well as the University's human resources policy. Applications can be downloaded in the convenient PDF format.

About Spring Arbor University

• SAU is a private, co-ed Christian Liberal Arts university located in south-central Michigan.
• The university was founded in 1873 by the leaders of the Free Methodist Church as a private academy with elementary and secondary grades.
• Although SAU is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, it is nondenominational and more than 20 denominations are represented.
• SAU grants associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
• The Spring Arbor University Concept is the philosophical base for the entire curriculum.

Human Resources profile

Spring Arbor University is committed to the policy of equal employment as an appropriate standard of Christian servant hood, and in accordance with federal and state regulations. It is the intent of this policy to provide a work place free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical handicap, in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state law and the Christian perspective and mission of the University.

Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning

As a leader in Christian higher education, Spring Arbor University is always looking for faculty that will help teach and train tomorrow's leaders--our students. As enrollment continues to rise, and as the University remains committed to keeping class sizes low, our need for full-time and adjunct faculty increases as well. You can help make a difference in the life our University...and in the lives of our students.

Core to all curriculum at the University is Jesus Christ. As our perspective for learning, Jesus and his teachings play a central role in developing students for future careers as critical participants in the contemporary world and for future studies as lifelong learners.

If you're interested in joining Spring Arbor University in its commission to offer a relevant, virtuous liberal arts education from a Christian perspective, please consider applying for a full, part-time or online faculty position.