Faculty Relocation and Spousal Hires

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We are dedicated to supporting our relocating faculty and their families by assisting with spousal employment searches, which can also be instrumental in retaining exceptional faculty and executive leaders.

While we cannot guarantee employment, we offer valuable help in finding university and local job opportunities that align with spouse's interests and goals.

Our services include reviewing a resume or curriculum vitae, offering job search guidance and networking support, and partnering with IU Indianapolis Human Resources and the Office of Community Engagement for potential positions.

To request our assistance, please fill out the Spousal Hire Relocation Intake Form.

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After receiving a completed Spousal Hire Relocation form, we will schedule a meeting with the person seeking assistance to talk about career goals, interests, and job opportunities. 

We will review the job-seeker's education and experience, employment goals, and main areas of interest.

Then we will research open positions on the IU Indianapolis campus and in the greater Indianapolis area. We may consult with IU Indianapolis Human Resources and the Office of Community Engagement for opportunities. 

We will follow up with the job seeker to provide results of our research, make suggestions, and offer additional assistance.

 

If your candidate needs help finding a faculty position for a spouse, please contact our office. We can discuss assistance in spousal job searches and will make every effort to assist the spouse in finding suitable employment.

When a relocating spouse seeks a staff position at IU Indianapolis or in the community, our office will assist with their search through contacts in Human Resources and the Office of Community Engagement.

Spousal hire assistance at IU Indianapolis does not guarantee employment for the spouse and our offer of assistance does not constitute a contract or create entitlement or obligation with respect to the candidate’s spouse.

Search committee chairs, talk with your unit's leadership when spousal hire assistance is needed.

The notification of possible assistance will not disqualify or diminish the candidate’s chance of receiving employment at IU Indianapolis.

It is inappropriate to inquire about spousal hire assistance during the interview process. Committees may inform the candidate of co-relocating assistance by providing a link to this page to all candidates.