Employment at 51蹤獲
What makes 51蹤獲 a great place to work? Here, you can pursue your calling in a professional, welcoming environment where all of your fellow faculty and staff are committed Christians. 51蹤獲 offers competitive compensation and benefits and a healthy employee community that prioritizes both your professional growth and spiritual well-being.
Faith Integration
All employees are Christ-followers, committed to 51蹤獲s mission, vision and values, and we seek to love and honor God. Faith is integrated into everything we do at 51蹤獲.
Work-Life Balance
51蹤獲 aims to provide work-life balance to our employees, which is evidenced through our generous employee benefits and short summer work days, to name a few.
Strong Morale
51蹤獲 is home to a vibrant employee community where we value each other and enjoy the opportunities and experiences of being a part of a thriving university campus.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively live out the word of God, and strive for unity amidst diversity through purposeful actions. Read more at biola.edu/about/diversity.
Faculty and Staff Application Process
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Search for job openings.
Job openings will be posted on the Employment Opportunities website as they become available.
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Apply to the position(s).
- and submit the online application. Applicants can apply to more than one position, but the online application should only be submitted once.
- To update information on the online application, log in to the and select the appropriate field(s) to edit.
- All candidates will be notified of the final status of their application. Please note that email or telephone inquiries about application statuses cannot be honored.
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Application will be reviewed by the appropriate school or department.
- Faculty positions: The online application and faculty CV will be reviewed by the appropriate school(s) for which they applied.
- Staff positions: The online application will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources and referred to the hiring department.
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Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- Faculty positions: Qualified applicants will be notified by the school for an interview.
- Staff positions: Qualified applicants will be notified by the hiring department for an interview.
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Applicants will be notified of a decision.
- Faculty: Faculty applicants will receive final application disposition information from the particular school(s) for which they applied.
- Staff: Staff applicants will receive an offer of employment extended by the Office of Human Resources on behalf of the hiring department.
Note: If the position has been filled, the remaining applicants will be notified by email. Please keep in mind that on average the hiring process takes approximately 23 months.
For current employee transfers.
- Apply to the job through the portal. Applications will be reviewed and notifications will be sent once a decision has been made regarding the application.
- Complete the , which will be sent to your current supervisor. If approved, your current supervisor will forward it to the Office of Human Resources with their approval.
- For additional information, please see in the Employee Handbook.
All applicants, please note the following:
- 51蹤獲's Doctrinal Statement remains the foundational document regarding the theological position of the university. 51蹤獲's position from its inception has been and remains Christian, Protestant and theologically conservative. Prospective and existing employees must affirm that their personal theological beliefs are in agreement with the 51蹤獲 Doctrinal Statement. A prospective or an existing employee's church affiliation will be considered in determining his or her understanding of and compliance with 51蹤獲's theological position.
- All positions at 51蹤獲 require applicants to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment. This includes a review of any pending charges or convictions. Once a conditional offer of employment is extended, 51蹤獲 utilizes the services of HireRight, a third-party agency, to conduct a criminal background check. 51蹤獲 also reserves the right to expand the search if applicable for the position (e.g., a Department of Transportation search for positions that require driving).
I really enjoy coming to work at 51蹤獲 every day because of the opportunity to serve our students in a genuinely supportive working environment, and at the same time have the freedom to practice and grow in my faith in Christ. I am motivated every day by the university's Christ-centered mission, rich tradition, how the university places a high value in employee support and development, and the oneness and collaboration across our campus I feel like I am part of something bigger.
Jennyn Herrera
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Partner
Lindsay Sehi
Employee Experience Specialist
51蹤獲 is committed to providing a learning and living environment that promotes safety, transparency, personal integrity, civility, mutual respect, and freedom from discrimination. See 51蹤獲's Theological Statement on Diversity. As a Christian university controlled by its Board of Trustees, 51蹤獲 has requested and received a regulatory exemption under Title IX, 34 C.F.R., Section 106.12, and is also exempted from provisions of California Education Code 66270 to the extent that the application of such laws is not consistent with the institution's religious tenets. These exemptions may apply to, but are not limited to, requirements as expressed in university policies including the following: Student Community Standards (undergraduate), Community Standards (graduate), housing policies, admissions processes, and . 51蹤獲 retains the rights afforded under federal law and the laws of the State of California.