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Prospective & New Faculty
Faculty Positions at Haverford
We seek diverse, talented, and engaged scholar-teachers.
Living in the Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia is an affordable, vibrant, and diverse city with a rich history and burgeoning future. Haverford is part of Philadelphia’s metropolitan area and only a short train ride from Center City.
If you are new to Philadelphia, a great place to start your exploration of the community is online. Below are some recommended links on life and culture in the Philadelphia area.
- Things to Do on Your First Visit to Philadelphia
- Visit Philadelphia
- Events in Philadelphia
- A city of neighborhoods
- Public transportation (SEPTA)
Moving expenses
Haverford College offers competitive packages for reimbursement of moving expenses to help cover the cost of relocation. Please eschulthei [at] haverford.edu (subject: Moving%20Expenses%20for%20New%20Faculty) (contact the Office of the Provost) for more details.
Relocation
If you are moving to the Philadelphia area, our Work-Life Services and Employee Assistance Program, Carebridge, can provide ample advice and recommendations on relocation. Call 1-800- 437-0911 to speak with a Carebridge Access Specialist.
Haverford provides a list of recommended places to stay for your visit.
Benefits
The College offers a generous and comprehensive benefits program for all benefits-eligible employees. Our benefits program consists of three IBC medical plans to include Keystone HMO, Personal Choice PPO, and Personal Choice High Deductible Plans; Davis vision; college dental panel plan; basic and voluntary life insurance; 4o3(b) retirement plan; Emeriti retirement health savings plan; tuition reimbursement; and long term care voluntary insurance.