About the College
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Build a Career | Build a Life
The College of Engineering is committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff, which includes providing dual-career resources and opportunities for employees to Build a Career and Build a Life in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty and their families in achieving a healthy work/life balance.
We invite you to learn more about Work/Life resources, including Dual Career employment, children & family resources, recreation, and more.
About Iowa City
Iowa City is one of the most livable cities in America, with a moderate cost of living, nationally ranked public schools and healthcare facilities, numerous recreation and leisure options, and a wide range of cultural and employment opportunities.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a minor child is added to the family. Learn more about local work/life resources, including dual-career support.
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# 7
Overall best state rankings, 2023
by U.S. News
# 4
Iowa City is consistently named one of the best cities for working parents
In 2022, it ranks 4th in the country.