Careers at Calvin
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Staff and faculty positions
All open staff and faculty positions are posted online. Applicants are able to submit applications/resumes electronically for each opening at Calvin University. The system allows applicants to fill out an application, build a resume and apply for openings all online! Paper applications are not accepted.
Hiring philosophy
Calvin University works to maintain a transparent process for all hiring. Hiring is typically done by committees appointed by the hiring manager, department or director. Application materials must be submitted online for consideration. The university does not accept unsolicited resumes. Calvin University is a comprehensive liberal arts university of the Christian Reformed Church of North America. Learn more about the mission of Calvin University. If you have questions about the hiring process, contact humanresources@calvin.edu.
At Calvin, we’re building a community of diversity and accessibility. We prohibit unlawful discrimination in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local statute or ordinance. As a Christian educational institution operated by the Christian Reformed Church, and in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, Calvin reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.
Please visit calvin.edu/about/who-we-are/ to explore the university’s mission, vision, identity, and values.
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Faculty Hiring
Calvin University is internationally recognized as a center of faith-anchored liberal arts teaching and scholarship. We seek faculty members who affirm the Christian faith as expressed by the Reformed confessions and who have academic and personal qualifications for teaching and scholarship.
Jobs for students
For jobs for students, please visit the Career Center’s Student Employment site. On-campus jobs will be posted in Workday using your active student account. Job postings for off-campus jobs are located in Handshake.
The Clery Act Disclosure
Calvin University is committed to assisting all members of the Calvin community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual Clery security and fire safety compliance document is available from the Campus Safety Department. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Calvin University Campus Safety Department in the Mail and Print Services Building at 3230 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, or you can request a copy be mailed to you by calling 616-526-6751.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, university security law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Calvin University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus property.
This information is required by federal law and is provided by the Calvin University Campus Safety Department.
Safer Spaces
Calvin University is committed to performing all of our tasks as a caring and diverse community. Each person – faculty, staff, student, trustee, volunteer, visitor, contractor, and vendor – who has chosen to engage with the Calvin community thereby affirms a willingness to uphold the community's stated standards of conduct and ensure that Calvin University provides a safe environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests of the university.
Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of any form are a violation of a person’s rights, dignity, and integrity. Such acts debase the integrity of the educational process and work environment and are contrary to the mission and values of Calvin University. In response to any reported misconduct, the university will take appropriate steps to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. The university will review and investigate all reports, and provide for fair and impartial evaluation and resolution. Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of harassment or discrimination or anyone participating as a witness in an investigation or hearing is prohibited.