Human Resources

Statement of Faith

We believe in one God, the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as revealed in the Christian scriptures known as the Holy Bible.

We believe that Jesus Christ is God's incarnate Son who lived a perfect life on earth, proclaiming God's reign and establishing a community of disciples; who sacrificially died on the cross for the sins of all people; who rose in triumph from death, accomplishing salvation for all who truly believe in him; who is now at the Father's right hand interceding for us; and who will return to earth in victory, judging all people and establishing his everlasting Kingdom.

We believe in the Holy Scriptures as the inspired and authoritative Word of God. It bears unerring witness to Jesus Christ, the living Word. It is the trustworthy record of God's revelation, completely, truthful in all it affirms, attested by the early church and subsequent councils, faithfully preserved and true in human experience.

We believe that human beings, men and women equally, are created in the image of God and are called to be his faithful stewards on earth. Although all people have become alienated from God and affected in every part because of sin, by God's grace all who truly repent of their sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ are justified by faith and adopted into the church, the people of God.

We believe that repentance and belief in Christ are evidenced by commitment to a life of obedience to the authority and commandments of the Bible.

We believe that the value of human beings does not depend on their marital status, but that human families were established by God to perpetuate humankind and to provide a stable community for nurturing children in faith and righteous living. Marriage between one man and one woman is the instruction of the Bible for establishing families, and physical sexual expression is to be confined to the marriage relationship.

We believe that God not only counts believers as righteous, but that he makes them righteous; freeing them of sin's dominion at conversion, purifying their hearts by faith and perfecting them in love by his Spirit, and providing for their growth in grace through God's participation at every stage of their spiritual life, enabling them through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to live a victorious life of righteousness, justice and practical usefulness.

We believe God's Kingdom promises to establish “a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells” (2 Pt. 3:13 TNIV) and where resurrected believers will participate in God's everlasting Kingdom.

Community Expectations

As members of Spring Arbor University, we recognize the University's commitment to pursuing academic excellence with a Christ-centered focus, while also recognizing the diversity of the University's student body and workforce.

Read more about our community expectations for the general Spring Arbor University community as well as the general expectations of our faculty.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; please read about our commitment to Title VII and Title IX on our EEO page.

Teaching at SAU

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 of 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.

Employment at SAU

All employment opportunities at Spring Arbor University – including full-time and part-time faculty and adjunct roles, plus staff, administration, athletics, and student jobs – are posted on our careers page.

Student Employment

Spring Arbor University’s Student Employment Office resides within the HR Department. The Student Employment Program is intended to (1) meet University employment needs, (2) assist students with part of their educational expenses, and (3) help students develop good work habits.

All student employment (paid and unpaid) opportunities are posted on the SAU Careers page. Campus employment is primarily targeted for undergraduate students in good standing and enrolled at least half-time (for six or more credit hours). Eligible students must not have declined their Financial Aid Work Study award.

Spring Arbor University graduate studies are primarily online or residential off-campus activities, therefore graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Student Employment Program but may be considered as an applicant for regular full-time or part-time employment opportunities.

Policies and expectations of student employees can be found on the Student Employment page.

Employee Benefits

 Spring Arbor University has been recognized for the strength of our benefits program. This recognition is based on how our benefits compare with those offered by similar employers and reflects our ongoing investment in supporting the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our workforce. Our benefits include:

 SAU remains committed to listening, improving, and investing in benefits that make a meaningful difference.