Careers at Cal Lutheran
Where dreams take flight.
Discover a rewarding career at California Lutheran University, a dynamic, mid-sized
liberal arts university nestled in Thousand Oaks, CA. Conveniently located halfway
between the cultural hubs of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, our beautiful campus offers
a supportive community focused on our mission and values.
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We are a welcoming and open-minded community.
In the Lutheran tradition of inclusion, we embrace people of all backgrounds, faiths and perspectives. Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student population representing over 67 countries, we’re committed to fostering a learning and work environment where every individual is valued and respected. Simply put, everyone is welcome here.
We enjoy an enriching work environment.
Our 225-acre Thousand Oaks campus offers mountain views, hiking trails, and a friendly,
walkable setting. Just under an hour from L.A. and 25 minutes from the Pacific Ocean,
we’re ideally located for both work and play.
We lead with purpose.
Rooted in a 500-year educational tradition, Cal Lutheran helps you discover your purpose
and make meaningful contributions to your family and community. The perspectives you'll
gain encourage you to live with confidence in your vocation, extending beyond the
work you choose to do.
Did you know?
Cal Lutheran is ranked as a Top 10 Best Value School among Regional Universities in the West.
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Search for Positions
We hire faculty and staff positions throughout the calendar year, depending on availability.
Browse by posting type:
If you a current Cal Lutheran student, please visit Student Employment.
Once you submit your application, a member of our recruitment team will review your materials. If your qualifications are a match for the position, you will be contacted for next steps in the hiring process, which may include interview(s), reference and background checks, and additional information as needed.
Questions? Please contact our Human Resources office.
Benefits provide peace of mind for you and your family members in almost every area of life.
Includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options
- Paid time off, including a Floating Holiday for personal use
- Winter Break paid time off, between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Choice of retirement savings plans
- Education benefits for tuition remission
- Reduced cost of childcare at on-campus early childhood center
- Free and easy-to-access parking for all
- Starbucks, Habit, Jamba Juice, and dining commons on campus
Professional Development
We strive to provide our employees with opportunities to develop a range of skills
and grow within the university.
Example opportunities:
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning
- Leadership trainings and support
- University-wide committees and task forces
- Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone
- Staff and faculty senator leadership roles
- Resources and support from library and IT
Founded in 1959, Cal Lutheran is a private, not-for-profit university with 3,144 undergraduate and graduate students who come from local and global regions. We offer a traditional undergraduate program with 44 majors and a flexible bachelor's degree completion program for working professionals, in addition to master's, doctoral, credential and certificate programs for post-graduate students. Explore our academics
Our Mission and Values
The mission of the university is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Learn more
Our Leadership
Cal Lutheran is guided by multiple leadership bodies, including our Board of Regents,
President Nunes and his executive cabinet, and representative bodies and task forces
with our Shared Governance model. Learn more
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.