Careers at SCU
SCU thrives on the notion that healthcare is essential to changing the world. We are deeply committed to our mission of developing students into caring, competent, and integrative practitioners who are making a world of difference as members of their communities and leaders in the future of integrative healthcare.
Our impact is not just here and now, nor is it bound to classrooms and clinics throughout greater Los Angeles. It extends across the world and well into the future as today’s students and alumni are prepared to lead the healthcare system of tomorrow.Our Culture
Dedication to our core principles of grit, transparency, and a sense of humor; and shared respect for a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures— is the cornerstone of our thriving culture at SCU.
Grit
We don’t give up! Our strategic efforts coupled with personal motivation, persistence, and teamwork make us successful in the dynamic healthcare and higher education environments.
Humor
We love our sense of humor which gives us a sense of perspective. Our sense of humor helps us to manage stress and creatively problem solve.
Respect
We welcome, embrace and are strengthened by a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures. We cultivate an environment that is supportive, safe, and welcoming.
A Great Place to Work
Recognized multiple times as a great college to work for, SCU is a place full of fun, passionate faculty, administration and staff. We have good eateries and shopping nearby, and great recreational opportunites and an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance.
Healthy Environment
Our on-campus cafe serves up delicious food. We offer fitness classes and on-site yoga weekly. There are nearby hiking trails and the beach is only 30 minutes away.
Benefits
For full-time positions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes university-funded pension (defined contribution plan with TIAA-CREF), 403(b) savings plan, medical, dental and vision benefits, life, AD&D, travel-accident coverage, long-term disability, voluntary benefit programs through AFLAC, generous time off policies, on-site gym, and health centers.Creating and maintaining friendships is an everyday occurrence here at SCU
“What makes me excited about coming to work every day is coming into a community of people who are visionaries, people who are pioneers, and people who truly believe that they’re changing the face of healthcare.”
We have an on-site University Health Center capable of taking care of your bumps, bruises and strains!
SCU has been recognized for multiple years as a great college to work for!
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
Work Hard. Have Fun. Make a Difference!
SCU’s mission is to train students to be competent, caring, and successful healthcare practitioners.
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Join Our Team
Director of Admissions
This position is primarily responsible for leading the effort to create a compelling and attractive vision for prospective student, enhancing the admissions process and assuring a rewarding, meaningful and successful admission experience; supporting leadership in delivering comprehensive programs and services to potential students; providing leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the university enrollment plan; successfully attracting, recruiting and enrolling a qualified student body that supports the strategic vision of the institution. The Director must be a creative thinker and utilize best practices and resources to engage students and continually build, lead, and assess recruitment outreach and communications by performing the following duties.
Research Assistant
The Research Assistant will support projects across the Clinical and Health Services Research (CHSR) project portfolio with the primary responsibility of assisting the research team in various stages of research and publication. The role involves conducting comprehensive literature reviews, managing and formatting citations, and performing basic literature searches.This is a part-time position with an expected workload of 20 to 24 hours per week, not to exceed 96 hours per month.
Medical Front Office Receptionist - Whittier
This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in front office/patient reception at the SCU Health’s University Health Center (UHC) clinic. This position is involved in patient-facing administrative areas including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks with emphasis on helping people who are seeking care become SCU Health patients who are able to fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services offered and to ensure those people have excellent experiences each time they interact with SCU Health. Medical Front Office Receptionists work closely with other members of the SCU Health team including the Central Billing Office, SCU Health Marketing, and the supervising doctors.
Store Associate
As a Part-Time Store Associate at SCU, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our campus store. You will assist in providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized retail environment, and supporting various store functions.
Admissions Advisor
Admissions
Southern California University of Health Sciences is seeking passionate, energetic and results-oriented Admissions Advisors. The Admissions role is responsible for increasing institution enrollment by working with prospective students through the enrollment process. The Admissions Advisor position represents SCU in a positive and professional manner while recruiting qualified applicants for admission in accordance with state and federal accreditation and institutional policies and regulations, consistent with the highest ethical standards.
Adjunct Faculty - Accelerated Sciences (Part-Time)
Accelerated Sciences
Part-time instructors are responsible for teaching intensive sciences in Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Physics. Designed for the working professional, Accelerated Science courses are scheduled on two full days a week (Monday/Tuesday, Thursday/Friday and Saturday/Sunday), across 5 weeks (instructors may be assigned to teach both lecture and lab, or just the lecture or just the lab).
University Faculty (Part-Time), Foundational Health Sciences
Foundational Health Sciences
This position is primarily responsible for teaching or assisting in the classroom and/or laboratory setting in the Foundational Health Sciences section of the curriculum, which includes topics such as Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry and Immunology & Infection.
Director of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Tactical Sports Medicine
Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitators® (TSAC-F®) apply scientific knowledge to physically train military, fire and rescue, law enforcement, protective services, and other emergency personnel to improve performance, promote wellness, and decrease injury risk. They conduct needs analyses and physical testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and provide general information regarding nutrition. Recognizing their area of expertise is separate and distinct, TSAC - Facilitators consult with and refer those they train to other professionals when appropriate. The SCU Director of Tactical Strength And Conditioning must have a TSAC certification from the NSCA. Experience in strength and conditioning is required. Additional certifications such as the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Level 1 certifications in track and field or weightlifting are helpful.