About the Area

Northwestern University has campuses in Chicago and Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago. Learn more about the area:

Evanston

City of Evanston - Located just north of Chicago, Evanston has a stunning natural setting on Lake Michigan with unique business districts, attractive homes on tree-lined streets, and pleasant public parks... [read more]

Chicago's North Shore - moving beyond Evanston.

Chicago

A glimpse into some of the attractions, cultural events, and energy Chicago offers.

City of Chicago - find neighborhood maps and information on schools and housing.

About Northwestern

Benefits - Information on faculty benefits.

Spouse/Partner Employment Opportunities - The Greater Chicago Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (GC HERC), a partnership among Chicago-area educational institutions, provides a web-based search engine that includes listings for both faculty and staff jobs at all member institutions and is available at no charge to anyone seeking employment in higher education.

WorkLife, Child and Family Resources- Information on child care, workshops, and other resources to promote a healthy balance between competing work and personal priorities for Northwestern employees.

Faculty Search Process - Resources and policies for Department Chairs, Department Personnel Committees, Search Committees, and others involved in the faculty searches.

Policy on Sponsorship for Legal Permanent Residence - Guidelines on sponsoring foreign national university employees for legal permanent residence.