Resources for Prospective Faculty and Staff

There are resources that can help in the recruitment and retention of new faculty and staff members, before they accept a position at Penn or during the relocation process.

Area tours

Before a new faculty or staff member accepts a position at Penn, he/she may want to learn more about the Philadelphia area. Familiarization tours can be arranged under our relocation partnership with SIRVA Relocation. To arrange an area tour for a prospective faculty or staff member, please use SIRVA CONNECT: https://login.sirva.com.  

Spousal/partner career counseling assistance

Spousal/partner career counseling assistance can be arranged through our relocation partner by accessing SIRVA CONNECT: https://login.sirva.com.

Dependent care needs

For childcare resources, assistance with finding schools, or services for dependent adults and elders, the University offers access to the Employee Assistance Program. Call 1-888-503-2380 or email support@curalinc.com. 

Temporary housing needs

Occasionally, a new faculty or staff member may require temporary housing in the Philadelphia area before accepting a permanent position or until his/her family is relocated. Temporary housing can be arranged by accessing SIRVA CONNECT: https://login.sirva.com.  

Permanent apartment rentals

Information on apartments in the University City and Philadelphia area is available from the University of Pennsylvania’s Off-Campus Services.

Other information for prospective employees

At any point in the hiring process, you can point a prospective employee or new hire to information on the Philadelphia area.