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.
Our Core Values
Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging
Temple University is committed to building a diverse educational and employment community founded on the appreciation of others, open-mindedness and respect.
Behaviors:
- Maintain policies, practices and programming aligned with understanding of the value of diversity, respect and equity
- Create brave spaces where the diverse perspectives of our students, faculty, staff and Temple’s neighbors are encouraged, engaged and empowered.
- Intentionally foster a sense of belonging where all are valued
- Strive to understand and appreciate each other's backgrounds and experiences through active listening and civil discourse
Meaningful Work
All the work performed at Temple University honors the university’s history and commitment to providing access to an excellent, affordable higher education.
Behaviors:
- University leadership creates an environment in which each employee feels valued and understands the importance of their contributions to the university
- Employees are encouraged to explore the opportunities to grow through professional development and personal enrichment opportunities at Temple
- As a diverse team, we collaborate toward the goal of supporting students and each other
- Mutual respect, opportunities for growth and career advancement drive creative and innovative solutions to the university’s most complex challenges
Employee Well-Being
Temple University cultivates a working environment that recognizes and fosters the multi-dimensional well-being of employees.
Behaviors:
- Maintain policies that assist employees in achieving work-life balance
- Maintain policies, programming, resources and opportunities to support employees and their families in achieving well-being in all health dimensions including, but not limited to
- Physical, mental and emotional health
- Financial knowledge and well-being at every stage of life and employment
- Professional growth and success
- Social Connection
Dedication to Community
Temple’s employees are a vital part of our campus, city, state and world community. We celebrate and encourage community in all its forms and honor our responsibility to each other.
Behaviors:
- Temple provides a campus community that is engaging and provides many opportunities for belonging
- Offers myriad opportunities for connection including affinity groups, classes, sporting and cultural events
- Dedicate resources that support our North Philadelphia neighbors and cultivate engagement, respect and advancement of the community