At Case Western Reserve University, we're a community of innovators, knowledge-seekers and groundbreakers. As a leading national research university located in the nation's #1 arts district and within walking distance of three major hospitals, we offer ample opportunities for you to excel.

With programs spanning the arts and sciences, engineering, health sciences, law, management, and social work, our research and educational opportunities allow our students, faculty, staff and alumni to tackle today’s toughest problems—and transform the future.

Acting with Purpose

At Case Western Reserve University, our mission, vision and values are more than just words. They drive who we are and who we want to be. They advance what we study and how. They shape our community, both on campus and off.

And they propel us, every day, to think big—and think beyond the possible.

Mission
Case Western Reserve University improves and enriches people’s lives through research that capitalizes on the power of collaboration and education that dramatically engages our students.

We realize this goal through:

• Scholarship and creative endeavor that draws on all forms of inquiry.
• Learning that is active, creative and continuous.
• Promotion of an inclusive culture of global citizenship.

• Support advancement of thriving disciplines as well as new areas of interdisciplinary excellence.
• Provide students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to become leaders in a world characterized by rapid change and increasing interdependence.
• Nurture a community of exceptional scholars who are cooperative and collegial, functioning in an atmosphere distinguished by support, mentoring and inclusion.
• Pursue distinctive opportunities to build on our special features, including our relationships with world-class healthcare, cultural, educational, and scientific institutions in University Circle and across greater Cleveland.

Core Values
Our four areas of focus guide our decision-making to ensure we make a measurable impact at Case Western Reserve—and far beyond.

Academic Excellence & Impact

• Eminence in teaching and research
• Scholarship that changes lives and deepens understanding
• Creativity and innovation as hallmarks of our efforts

Inclusiveness & Diversity

• Civility and the free exchange of ideas
• Civic and international engagement
• Appreciation for the distinct perspectives and talents of each individual

Integrity & Transparency

• Academic freedom and responsibility
• Ethical behavior
• Shared governance

Effective Stewardship

• Strong, ongoing financial planning
• Emphasis on sustainability
• Systems that support attainment of our mission

Careers

Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff contribute to the success of the university while building their careers in a diverse environment. With over 6,500 employees, Case Western Reserve ranks 11th among Forbes' Best Midsize Employers in America.

Explore the exciting opportunities available at Case Western Reserve.

Living in Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University sits in the heart of University Circle, just five miles from downtown Cleveland. Living and working in Cleveland means access to a growing food scene, parks and recreation, and arts and culture—including Playhouse Square, the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York City.

If you want to cheer on the home team, the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team and Cleveland Browns football team all play downtown.

No matter what you want from a city, you can find it here in Cleveland.