Important Applicant Information & Disclosures

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines, and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

 

Non-Discrimination

Saint Joseph's University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in every aspect of its operations. The University values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Accordingly, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, age of 40 or over, color, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military/military veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the administration of its admission, educational, financial aid, employment, athletic, or recreational policies or programs. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are considered forms of discrimination and are strictly prohibited by University policy. 

To learn more about the University’s policies regarding discrimination, the process for filing a report or formal complaint, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit the Office of Title IX & Equity Compliance's website. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, please contact:

The Director of the Office of Title IX & Equity Compliance

• Phone: 610-660-1145
• Email: titleix@sju.edu / bias@sju.edu
• Office Location: Campion 247 (Hawk Hill)

 

Accessibility

Should you need to request an accommodation for a disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions in order to complete an application and/or participate in the recruitment process, applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources by phone (610)-660-1290 or email humanresources@sju.edu.

 

Employment Information

The University requires background checks for all new hires who are extended a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable law and University policy. Employment is contingent upon the University’s acceptance of satisfactory results of the background check. Background checks may include (but are not limited to) the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH), the Pennsylvania Child Abuse, FBI fingerprinting, credit checks, motor vehicle reports, and/or degree/certificate verifications. 

Individuals who have accepted a position must complete the I-9 verification process. The University requests individuals who live within 50 miles of one of the three University campus locations to present current, original documents no later than the third business day following their start date. Individuals who are unable to present documents in person will still be required to complete the Form I-9. Please reach out to HumanResources@sju.edu to request the instructions for the remote I-9 process. All individuals should refer to the USCIS webpage for a list of acceptable forms of identification. Failure to complete the Form I-9 may result in termination of employment.

Employment at Saint Joseph’s University is at will, meaning that it is not for a specified period of time and that the employment relationship may be terminated at time for any reason, with or without cause or notice by the employee or by the University.

 

FBI Security Act Statement

Authority: The FBl's acquisition, preservation, and exchange of fingerprints and associated information is generally authorized under 28 U.S.C. 534. Depending on the nature of your application, supplemental authorities include Federal statutes, State statutes pursuant to Pub. L. 92-544, Presidential Executive Orders, and federal regulations. Providing your fingerprints and associated information is voluntary; however, failure to do so may affect completion or approval of your application.

Principal Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, licensing, and security clearances, may be predicated on fingerprint-based background checks. Your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics may be provided to the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency, and/or the FBI for the purpose of comparing your fingerprints to other fingerprints in the FBl's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system or its successor systems (including civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint repositories) or other available records of the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency. The FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics in NGI after the completion of this application and, while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI. 

Routine Uses: During the processing of this application and for as long thereafter as your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics are retained in NGI, your information may be disclosed pursuant to your consent, and may be disclosed without your consent as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable Routine Uses as may be published at any time in the Federal Register, including the Routine Uses for the NGI system and the FBl's Blanket Routine Uses. Routine uses include, but are not limited to, disclosures to: employing, governmental or authorized non-governmental agencies responsible for employment, contracting, licensing, security clearances, and other suitability determinations; local, state, tribal, or federal law enforcement agencies; criminal justice agencies; and agencies responsible for national security or public safety.