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Prospective & New Faculty
Faculty Positions at Haverford
We seek 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 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.