Employment Opportunities
Alaska Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Alaska Pacific University (APU) is a private, independent university that emphasizes personal growth through student-centered, experiential education using Alaska, the Arctic and the Pacific Rim as laboratories for learning. We are a dynamic and growing liberal arts and professional studies university offering undergraduate, graduate and degree completion programs in an experiential mode. Alaska Pacific is dedicated to developing future and current leaders who have lifelong and critical learning skills. The faculty is expected to be flexible and willing to teach within an interdisciplinary environment – one that allows for teamwork, experimentation, and growth.
Alaska Pacific University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Alaska Pacific University only accepts applications for open positions. All interested applicants must complete an Application for Employment to be considered for open positions.
If you have any questions, please call Human Resources at (907) 564-8265.
Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies with demonstrated teaching or professional experience and desire to work on the development of Indigenous programs and implementation of Indigenous curriculum to meet the needs of Alaska, with emphasis on the needs of Alaska Native people and rural communities. Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with demonstrated professional experience. Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration with interest in teaching in the health services administration graduate and undergraduate programs and the development of business programs to meet the needs of Alaska, Alaska Natives, and rural communities. Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Sciences with demonstrated teaching or professional experience and desire to work on the development of healthcare-related programs and curriculum to meet the needs of Alaska, with emphasis on the needs of Alaska Native people and rural communities. Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Religion/Cardinal Newman Chair. Candidates should have specialization in Catholicism with additional interests in Indigenous traditions and Ecumenical, Inter-Faith and Inter-Religious concerns. Faculty
Research Assistant or Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies
Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology
Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration/Health Services Administration
Assistant or Associate Professor, Health Sciences
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR of Religious Studies/Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology
Staff
Controller
This position is responsible for the integration of the day-to-day financial operations of the University. The position oversees various financial areas ensuring that all financial activities are in line with University goals and objectives, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and complying with government regulations and covenant obligations.
Communications Specialist
Primary focus will be developing and executing internal communications, assisting with public relations, and media relations. The specialist promotes University initiatives including events internally and externally. All initiatives are to enhance the image and reputation of Alaska Pacific University through compelling messaging to various audiences.
Office Specialist – Registrar Office
Under general supervision, provides advanced clerical support for assigned department or division through office organization, records maintenance, reception, scheduling, and general support.
Assistant Director of Admissions
This position is responsible for supporting the Director of Admissions in the daily operational functions for Alaska Pacific University.
Director of Admissions
The Director of Admissions is responsible for increasing the recruitment and enrollment of qualified new students in all of the University’s academic programs, both graduate and undergraduate, so as to meet the goals of the University’s Strategic Plan.
