I am looking forward to engaging with the entire Northwestern community to push the frontiers of research, to enhance diversity and to foster a sense of belonging and respect.”
- President Michael Schill
Northwestern Community
The Northwestern University community includes almost every culture and race around the globe. Our students, faculty and staff have diverse needs, values, opinions, and a point of view that adds to a rich work and educational environment.
Northwestern’s diversity commitment
Access. Equity. Enrichment. Well-being.
Northwestern is committed to fostering an environment of diversity and equal opportunity. While much of this is accomplished through the community as a whole, leadership from the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance implements processes, procedures, and initiatives that make Northwestern University a leader in diversity and equality among other schools in the nation.
Diversity hiring
Northwestern continually strives to build and foster a rich, vibrant and diverse community that embraces unique individuals and perspectives. Read further about how Northwestern welcomes and embraces diversity. Northwestern University actively seeks women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons for employment and promotion throughout the University.
Veteran applicants
Northwestern is honored to welcome Veterans to our inclusive community. We are committed to serving individuals that served their country.
For Veterans seeking employment at Northwestern, read further for resources and guidance. Student veterans can view available resources on the Student Veterans' Resources website. Our job openings cover a wide array of career opportunities. Wherever your military career has taken you, there may be work at Northwestern that matches your background and experience.
Apply
If you have a completed resume and have comparable skills and qualifications for any of our open positions, we encourage you to apply via our career site. Be sure to indicate your veteran status on the application.
Your valued skills and experience
We want you to put your skills and experience to work at Northwestern University.If you need assistance with how to convert your occupational skill over to civilian job categories, the following sites are highly recommended:
- O*Net Online: Is a job source tool dedicated to veteran skill code conversions and much more.
- My Next Move: Will assist you with finding careers similar to your military job.
- Learn how to Become: Veterans’ Guide to Getting Hired.
Employee organizations and affinity groups
The following groups, committees and organizations bring together Northwestern faculty and staff members. We collaborate with our affinity programs to advance equity and inclusion.
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Staff Affinity Group (ASAG)
- Association of Higher Education Administrators' Development at Northwestern University (AHEAD @ NU)
- Association of NU Women (ANUW)
- Black Professionals Network
- LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Affinity Group
- Northwestern University Staff Advisory Council (NUSAC)
- Out Network
- Society of Women Engineers
- University Diversity Council
- Unidos
For a larger list of inclusive organizations, please visit our staff and faculty page.