What is Academic Human Resources?
Academic HR at the University of Washington operates as a crucial hub connecting all three campuses, dedicated to facilitating collaboration and fostering excellence throughout the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion processes for faculty, librarians, and academic staff. More than just administrative support, our commitment lies in offering an expansive range of resources and expert guidance on university policies, ensuring every member of our academic community can thrive.
Our vision is to be esteemed as a premier provider of superior services and a trusted repository of expertise on academic personnel practices and institutional policies. We’re dedicated to empowering our academic community, ensuring their recognition, respect, and continued success within the university framework.
For Faculty
The Office of Academic Personnel at the UW is dedicated to supporting faculty. From onboarding and leadership development to promotion and tenure, and navigating policy, OAP is here to help you succeed.
Academic Titles and Ranks
Explore the UW’s academic titles and ranks through our user-friendly breakdown. Titles and ranks are grouped together for clarity and convenience in your search for key resources.
Policies and Procedures
Access valuable resources detailing UW academic personnel policies, encompassing recruitment, compensation, voting guidelines, and sabbatical leave. Empower yourself with concise information and guidelines for impactful actions affecting UW academics.
Appointment Actions
Find comprehensive information on academic reviews, adding and updating appointments, merit and salary, promotion and tenure, reappointments, separations, and service periods by clicking on the Appointment Actions page. Access guidelines and resources to facilitate smooth processes and informed decisions. Explore now for a seamless experience.
Visas
Access resources for international scholars − faculty and other academic personnel from around the world hosted by the UW. International Scholars Operations (ISO) manages visa sponsorship, offers training, and supports visa requirements.
Forms and Templates
Explore our Forms and Templates page for essential resources. Discover forms for new hires, appointment changes, sabbatical leave, title changes, and salary adjustments. Plus, find letter templates for promotion, tenure, recruitment, hiring, and visa petitions.
Due Dates Calendar
Stay ahead with our Due Dates Calendar for faculty and academic personnel. Access essential dates for appointments, promotions, and more from the Office of Academic Personnel.
Updates and announcements
Effective Practices for Assessing Faculty Application Materials
November 19, 2024
Presented by: Chadwick Allen and Joyce Yen UW ADVANCE and the Office for Faculty Advancement, both of which are now part of the Office of Academic Personnel, partnered & offered a fall workshop on Effective Practices for Assessing Faculty Application Materials in October 2024. This workshop addressed mitigating bias in evaluation, using assessment rubrics, and…
Preparing for Faculty Hiring in our Current Climate
November 19, 2024
Presented by: Chadwick Allen and Joyce Yen Each workshop covered: Brief review of current policy, legal, and political climate for faculty hiring; Planning ahead for forming search committees, faculty search guidelines and charge, writing job ads, drafting assessment rubrics, and devising an active outreach plan; Focused discussion about situations where committee members have prior professional and personal…
Troubleshooting Faculty Searches: A Focused Discussion on DEI Statements and Known Applicants
November 19, 2024
UW ADVANCE and the OFFICE FOR FACULTY ADVANCEMENT partnered to offer a Spring Webinar on troubleshooting faculty searches. This event was intended for anyone who is leading a unit that is hiring, chairing a search committee, or serving on a search committee. The webinar focuses on two common challenges: assessing DEI statements and evaluating known…