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Our Culture

At Temple, our people are our most valuable resource, essential to the success of our university and students. We value our employees for their unique ability to contribute, create and innovate for the advancement of the entire university community. We cultivate a safe and vibrant workplace where employees can achieve their personal and professional goals while creating lasting connections. Employees are encouraged to unlock their potential through opportunities in academics, career development, programming, events and group engagement. Our commitment to providing meaningful work and cultivating a workplace culture that fosters the overall well-being of employees is grounded in our core values.

Temple Employment Culture

Careers at Temple

Much more than a job, Temple offers personal and professional growth opportunities; competitive pay; and a work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation and work-life balance. Learn how to apply.

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Benefits at Temple

Our benefits package is among the best in the region, including affordable and comprehensive health coverage, retirement funding, tuition remission and more. Learn about our benefit packages.

Array of Benefits

Owls for Philly: Civic Engagement Hours

Temple University is deeply rooted in North Philadelphia, not just as an employer, but as a neighbor. Through our Owls for Philly initiative, employees are empowered to spend paid civic engagement time volunteering in local community projects that build stronger connections and make a meaningful difference.

Owls for Philly: Civic Engagement Hours

HR Spotlight

Calm Health

Benefits Administration and Health & Well-Being are excited to introduce a new benefit for full-time faculty, administration, and staff—Calm Health is now available at no cost. This leading mental well-being app supports stress reduction, better sleep, and improved focus through guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, sleep stories, and mental health quizzes.

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Well-Being Portal

Human Resources and the Well-being Division are excited to introduce the Well-Being Portal, a comprehensive hub designed to support your holistic well-being. Whether you're seeking resources for mental and physical health, financial guidance, stronger connections, or professional growth, this is your one-stop destination.

Well-Being Portal

Outstanding Owls - Staff Recognition Program

This Program allows employees to recognize and nominate colleagues for the everyday actions that embody the spirit of employment at Temple.

Outstanding Owls - Staff Recognition Program

Temple Employee Referral Program (TERP)

TERP is an incentive that departments can utilize as a tool to enhance recruitment efforts for regular full and part-time staff positions.

Temple Employee Referral Program (TERP)

Speakfully Now!

Speakfully is Temple’s secure, confidential reporting platform that allows employees and community members to document and share workplace concerns. It provides a safe space to raise issues, request support, and help the University address matters appropriately.

Access Speakfully to begin your confidential submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.​