Chicago State University (CSU) is a public, comprehensive post-secondary institution that stands distinctively as one of the state’s oldest public universities, providing access to higher education for students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs. Founded in 1867, CSU is a nationally accredited university with five colleges- Health Sciences, Arts and Science, Business, Education, and Pharmacy – offering 31 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree-granting programs. Consistently evolving to reflect state-of-the-art trends in higher education, CSU prepares students for success in the twenty-first century.

VISION

Chicago State University will be recognized for innovations in teaching and research, community development and civic engagement. We will promote excellence, ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and social and environmental justice. We will embrace, engage, educate, propel and elevate our students and community to transform lives locally and globally.

MISSION

Chicago State University transforms students’ lives by innovative teaching, research, and community partnerships through excellence in ethical leadership, cultural enhancement, economic development, and justice.

VALUES

• Personal and academic excellence
• Personal, professional and academic integrity
• Diversity, Equity, and inclusion
• Leadership, service, philanthropy, social justice, and entrepreneurship
• Creative and innovative thinking and learning
• Pride in self, community, and the university
• Lifelong learning

CAREERS

Thank you for considering Chicago State University as an employer of choice.  You could be a part of one of the leading educational institutions in the state of Illinois. Chicago State University is a learning environment.  Your knowledge, skills and abilities can serve our campus and community in variety of ways. We are Leaders, We are Educators, We are Life-long Learners and whatever you aspire to be.... We do it right here.