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Careers at JCSU
Explore and discover interesting and exciting employment opportunities at Johnson C. Smith University!
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), established in 1867, is a private, historically Black university located on 100 acres in Charlotte, North Carolina. JCSU continues to gain a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology in innovative, socially conscious ways to empower tomorrow’s diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders.
Charlotte, the 15th largest city in the country, the nation’s fifth fastest-growing large city and the second largest banking center, is a hub for banking, finance, fintech and energy. Johnson C. Smith University is located within the city’s vibrant urban core.
A recipient of funding from the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative, the University has strong community relationships and strategic partnerships with businesses, corporations and professional groups. As an active community partner, JCSU serves as a catalyst for building and sustaining assets in the surrounding neighborhoods and throughout the city. JCSU continues to evolve into a 21st century university that builds upon its long legacy of producing compassionate and forward-thinking leaders.
JCSU is committed to hiring talented, creative, innovative and collaborative staff and expert faculty members who prepare students for rewarding careers by helping them develop the professional and social skills needed for workforce success and for graduate school.
Our faculty and staff enjoy a culture of inclusivity that provides opportunities to improve skills through professional development. JCSU offers a generous and competitive range of benefits in order to promote the health and general well-being of its workforce. In addition to comprehensive health and dental plans, the University offers many other benefits, including various types of insurance coverage, tuition remission opportunities, a 403 (b) retirement plan, paid sick leave, holidays, vacation days and more!
Welcome to Johnson C. Smith University application process!
You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.
Open Positions
Please view our careers portal to apply for employment with Johnson C. Smith University.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
If you are experiencing issues with your SchoolJobs account, please contact NEOED Applicant Support at 855-524-5627.
E-Verify Participation
North Carolina legislation requires all employers to verify that newly hired individuals are authorized to work in the United States and to complete an Employment Verification (Form I-9) for each new employee. Newly hired employees will be required to provide legally acceptable proof of their identity and authorization to work in the US within 3 business days of their first day.
E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.
Through participation in the E-Verify program, Johnson C. Smith University electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number validity of all new hires.
Important Notice
Employment is contingent upon the new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. An applicant’s acceptability for positions requiring use of a university vehicle is contingent upon verification of a valid driver’s license as well as a driving record that meets the requirements of the university’s Risk Management Policy.
Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified university employees are available and express interest in the vacancy.