Welcome to the Human Resources Department of Antioch University Santa Barbara. On this page you will find links to information for current employees and for those who are interested in applying for open positions at the Santa Barbara campus.
The Human Resources office serves a dedicated group of faculty, administrators and staff who are passionately committed to the core values of social justice, service to the community and life-long learning. Employment at Antioch University means being part of a community that values education, is friendly, supportive, and increasingly diverse. We strive to live out our core values in the administration of our human resources policies and practices.
Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, family status, disability and gender identity.
The Values Statement of AUSB states that: “We value and commit to model in our lives and our work…an intellectual climate that acknowledges the…need to promote social change.” To this end on July 1, 2002, Antioch University Santa Barbara enacted a living wage policy of $13.00/hr.
The tabs on this page provide information regarding open positions at the university, benefit information, HR policies, employee forms, our holiday schedule and our commitment of equal employment for all.
Antioch University Santa Barbara is a proud member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium of Southern California.
Health Plan
A generous Health Plan, including a Preferred PPO Plan, HSA Plan, or a Supplemental plan as well as Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
Flexible Spending Account
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for three purposes — to pay for (1) dependent care expenses; (2) healthcare expenses; or (3) individual medical plan premiums that are not covered under one of Antioch’s healthcare plan.
Long Term Disability
Antioch’s group plan is with Sun Life. The premium is shared 50-50 by employer and employee; employee presently pays .00185% of annual wages.
Retirement
Vested Annuity Plan with TIAA/CREF. The retirement plan is vested from date of employment. Antioch contributions vary depending on classification level.
* Staff – Antioch contributes 6% of total compensation,
* Administrative Associate – Antioch contributes 10% of annual compensation,
* Administrators – Antioch contributes 13% of annual compensation.
Vacation
2, 3 or 4 weeks of paid vacation time depending on position classification and years of service for each fiscal year (days are prorated from date of employment).
* Two weeks for staff level employees
* Three weeks for Administrative Associate level employees
* Four weeks for Administrator level employees
Sick Leave
2 weeks each fiscal year (prorated first year); Works in conjunction with total disability coverage.
Holidays
Generous holiday time off, including the week between Christmas and New Years.
Tuition Remission
Eligible after one year of employment, 100% tuition remission for undergraduate courses for employee and dependents; 100% tuition remission for employee for graduate courses at employee’s home campus; 50% tuition remission for graduate courses at other Antioch campuses for employee and dependents. The value of graduate tuition remission is currently considered a taxable fringe benefit and is included in your taxable income. The availability of this benefit is limited based on budget and is granted based on a priority system.
Service Recognition
The Service Recognition Award Program is a 2% base compensation increase for those employees, in benefited classifications, that have an eligible employment anniversary, e.g., three years, six years, nine years of service, etc.
Direct Deposit
Antioch can direct deposit employee’s payroll check to a bank, savings and loan or credit union, to multiple accounts or to multiple banking institutions.
This listing is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee benefits. Benefits become effective upon receipt of the completed enrollment forms within the eligibility periods as defined by each benefit plan document. Benefits are subject to change without notice.
The following are several of the forms most commonly used by the Antioch Santa Barbara Human Resources office.
2008-09 Expense Reimbursement Report (PDF)
Leave Request and Vacation Request Memo – December, 2008 (PDF)
Request for Leave or Approved Absence (PDF)
Anthem “Rx Direct” Prescription Order Form (PDF)
MedBen Vision Claim Form (PDF)
BlueCross Member Claim Form (PDF)
Friday, January 1 — New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18 — Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday of January)
Monday, February 15 — President’s Day (3rd Monday in February)
Monday, May 31 — Memorial Day (4th Monday of May)
Monday, July 5 — Independence Day
Monday, September 6 — Labor Day (1st Monday of September)
Thursday and Friday, November 25 & 26 — Thanksgiving Holidays (4th Thursday of November)
December 24th Through December 31st — Holiday Break
Antioch University Santa Barbara has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. In this spirit we welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of people including women, members of ethnic minorities and physically challenged individuals.
Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or family status or disability.
To apply please email your resume with the job title in the subject line to: ausbhr@antiochsb.edu
OPEN POSITIONS:
CORE FACULTY: BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM
GENERAL SUMMARY: Antioch University Santa Barbara is seeking a full-time Core Faculty to teach in the Undergraduate Program in Liberal Studies and coordinate undergraduate distance education. Preferred academic disciplines are business/management, psychology, education, or communication/new media. The department curriculum is based on the core values of critical and creative thinking; global awareness; holistic personal development; competence for professional pursuits, effective communication; and praxis for social justice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Teaching: Teach 8 courses per year of upper division undergraduate level. Additional independent studies as needed.
b. Advising: Serve as faculty advisor to assigned undergraduate students.
c. Curriculum: Participate in departmental curriculum development with focus on technology-mediated learning.
d. Distance Education Coordinator: Work with program chair, core and adjunct faculty to develop and launch distance education courses and programs. Help train adjunct faculty to teach hybrid/online courses. Collaborate with faculty to convert courses from face-to-face to distance modalities. Work collegially with campus community in setting direction and making and carrying out decisions regarding distance learning.
e. Other Duties as needed: Able to serve on campus and university-wide committees. Participate in program development, grant-writing, assessment, marketing, recruiting and other campus initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
a. A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university (Doctorate preferred).
b. Higher education faculty and distance education experience.
c. Experience with learning management systems. Knowledge of Sakai a plus.
d. Recognized success as an instructor.
e. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
f. Experience in instructional design, curriculum development.
g. Expertise in student-centered distance learning practices.
h. Knowledge of current distance education theories and practices.
i. Commitment to life-long learning.
j. Familiarity with adult learning.
k. Sound presentation, relationship-building and networking abilities, ability to get along well with others, to be a positive member of the Antioch University Santa Barbara community.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full-time position. A 35-hour per week work schedule will be established in consultation with the program Chair. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary is dependent upon placement on the Core Faculty Salary Schedule. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter referencing the job title in the subject line and a resume with three names of references to: ausbhr@antioch.edu
Position posted 3/4/10 – 4/15/10. Starting date: 7/1/10.
