Faculty Life

Recruiting the world’s top scholars to join the University of Chicago community is an institutional priority. Many scholars are part of a dual-career family, and the decision to accept an academic position is often based on the availability and quality of employment for the partner.

The University is committed to providing career resources to academic partners and also to helping academic families make a home in this vibrant community. Assistance with finding housing and childcare, exploring K-12 options, and connecting to Hyde Park and the surrounding area are part of our efforts to make the University an intellectual home for academics and a supportive, family friendly environment.

There are many resources to support faculty life at UChicago:  

  • Guidance and networking support for academic partners seeking meaningful careers in all fields
  • Confidential conversations between partners and the Faculty Life team
  • Connections to University supports for academic partners interested in roles on campus
  • Assistance with locating a home in the Chicago area
  • Information about the University’s Employer Assisted Housing Program
  • Consultations about housing options and the Chicago real estate market
  • Short-term housing referrals
  • Referrals to leasing agents, local landlords, and real estate agents

Referrals and resources for childcare, K–12 public and private schools, recreational activities, eldercare, and relevant campus and community resources. 

Get in Touch

Dillan Siegler
Associate Provost | Faculty Life Contact
dsiegler@uchicago.edu / 773.834.4415