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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges, 2018), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 41 states and 50 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 40 majors, with top programs including business administration, graphic design, engineering, construction management, counseling, teacher education and nursing. JBU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

All employees must be in agreement with the Faculty Employment Objectives and Articles of Faith (available from the office of the Academic Affairs). Faculty members are expected to take an active role in the spiritual life on campus and the spiritual development of students.

John Brown University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental handicap, or gender in its hiring practices.

Office of Human Resources
John Brown University
2000 West University St.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479.524.7197
jobs@jbu.edu

Amy Fisher

Amy Fisher

Director of Human Resources, Risk Management & Government Relations; Title IX Co-Coordinator

afisher@jbu.edu
479-524-7128

Melanie Kennedy

Melanie Kennedy

Assistant Director of Human Resources

mkennedy@jbu.edu
479-524-7223

Melinda Douglass

Melinda Douglass

Human Resources Specialist

mdouglass@jbu.edu
479-524-7197

Averee Gumm

Averee Gumm

Payroll Specialist

agumm@jbu.edu
479-524-7125

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