Division of Human Resources

A Career at Penn

For the fifth year in a row, Penn’s Office of Information Systems and Computing (ISC) has been selected for Computerworld’s list of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT. Overall, Penn was ranked first in the Mid-Atlantic region and fourth nationally. After selecting the top 100 companies, Computerworld then listed “the best of the best” in five categories, selecting the organizations that excel in the areas of career development, training, retention, diversity, and benefits. In these rankings, Penn claimed the top spot for benefits and landed second place for diversity. View the full list from the June 16, 2009 issue of the award-winning technology magazine.

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Job Opportunities

If you're talented and energetic, innovative and creative, and have the drive to make a difference, then consider a career at the nation's first University with a world-renowned reputation. The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's largest private employer, is continually searching for qualified individuals to join our dynamic university. We have a wide variety of positions available at all times. Begin your search for a rewarding career here! We wish you the best in your endeavors.

Candidates interested in staff positions, please click here.

Candidates interested in faculty positions, please click here.

Best Employer

Penn is frequently cited as an outstanding employer:

  • Recipient of the 2009 Vision Award for commitment to workforce diversity and economic inclusion.
  • Selected for Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in IT five years in a row!
  • Recognized by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children as a 2006 Best Employer
    for Working Parents
  • Named a Best Place to Work in the November 2007 issue of Philadelphia Magazine.
  • Designated a Best Workplace for Commuters by the National Center for Transit Research.

Penn’s beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we’re a Best Employer.

The Benefits of Working at Penn

Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

The Penn Campus

Penn's 262 acre campus includes a number of notable landmarks that provide a diverse array of cultural opportunities—Houston Hall, the nation's first student union; the University Museum, one of the finest archaeology and anthropology museums in the country; and Franklin Field, the oldest collegiate football field still in use and the country's first double-decker stadium. Take A Virtual Tour Of Penn's Campus.

About Philadelphia

Not only is Philadelphia a great place to work, Philadelphia is a great place to live. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.