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Academic Personnel & Faculty

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Who we are

At the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF), we’re a dedicated team of strategic partners committed to championing the University of Washington’s faculty, librarians, residents and fellows, postdocs, and academic staff. Our goal? To recruit, nurture and empower exceptional talent, fostering leadership and faculty excellence.

We believe collaboration is key to excellence.

By championing the unique passions and common goals of UW faculty and all academic personnel, we support a community of leaders who dare to be boundless.

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Academic Human Resources

Academic HR, under the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty, collaborates across campuses to facilitate recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of faculty, librarians, and academic staff.

We aim to be a premier resource, offering guidance on policies and practices to support your success and advancement.

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For faculty

The Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty at the University of Washington is dedicated to supporting faculty. From onboarding and leadership development to navigating promotion, tenure and policy, APF is here to help you succeed.

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Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence, under the Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty, takes the lead in fostering equity and inclusion among faculty members. Through collaborative initiatives across the university, Inclusive Excellence supports the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, striving to create inclusive environments that recognize and support excellence in research, teaching, and service, thereby enriching the academic community as a whole.

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Faculty Development

The Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty is dedicated to fostering faculty development, aligning recruitment with the University’s core values. We provide support in research, teaching, and service, ensuring success at every stage of your career—from leadership development and promotion to tenure, retirement, and beyond.

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ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change

UW ADVANCE is a leading resource for academic leadership and gender equity in STEM. We catalyze systemic change through programming that supports the success of women faculty in STEM and academic leaders.

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Collaboration is the cornerstone of great leadership. Just as our ability to prepare students, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage with the world hinges on the caliber of our faculty, so too does our collective success rely on our capacity to collaborate effectively.

Fredrick NafukhoUW Vice Provost of the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty

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Faculty Code

The Faculty Code outlines the rights and responsibilities of faculty and administrators. It can be amended by the faculty through Class A legislation.

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Faculty Senate

The UW system of shared governance makes it a responsibility of faculty to share with the administration the day-to-day governance of the university. There are four institutions of faculty governance with different sets of responsibilities: Faculty Senate, Secretary of the Faculty, university faculty councils, and schools, colleges & campuses.

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Faculty & Staff Insider

Faculty & Staff Insider is a place to find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.

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News


  • J-1 Minimum Funding Change effective July 1, 2025

    April 18, 2025

    The University of Washington is deeply committed to supporting international scholars in building successful, fulfilling experiences while at the UW. As part of that commitment, International Scholars Operations (ISO) is updating the minimum funding requirement for J-1 exchange visitors to better reflect the cost of living in Seattle.This update reflects a long-term effort to align…

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  • Upcoming Workshop for Associate Professors: May 16th

    April 18, 2025

    We are excited to announce an informal workshop designed to help you consider your next steps in mid-career and embark upon new academic endeavors at the University of Washington. This workshop is specifically for Associate Professors who have been promoted or appointed at UW to the rank of Associate Professor from 2024-2025. Date: May 16th…

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  • Updates on J-1 student visa terminations

    April 1, 2025

    This communication was sent to all UW-sponsored, active J-1 scholars on April 1, 2025. Dear J-1 scholars, We are aware of reports from other institutions that some F-1 and J-1 student visas have been canceled by the U.S. government and F-1 and J-1 immigration records are being terminated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information…

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