Who we are
At the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (OAP), 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.
Academic Human Resources
Academic HR, under the Office of Academic Personnel, 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.
Faculty Advancement
The Office for Faculty Advancement (OFA) at UW takes the lead in fostering diversity and inclusion among faculty members. Through collaborative initiatives across the university, OFA supports the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, striving to create inclusive environments that recognize and support excellence in research, teaching, and service, thereby enriching the academic community as a whole.
Faculty Development
The Office of Academic Personnel is committed to fostering Faculty Development. We align recruitment with our University values, supporting faculty in research, teaching and service. From leadership development to promotion and tenure, we’re dedicated to your success in recruitment, promotion, tenure, career development, retirement and beyond.
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.
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.
Meet the executive leadership team
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.
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.
Faculty & Staff Insider
Faculty & Staff Insider is a place to find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
News
Staff visa sponsorship program becomes part of regular operations
July 19, 2024
We are pleased to provide an update on the pilot program developed by the Office of Academic Personnel (OAP) and UW Human Resources (UWHR) to allow units to sponsor staff for H-1B, E-3 and TN visas. OAP and UWHR have worked closely over the last 12 months to make this program a success and we…
Exciting Opportunity: Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel Position Now Open
July 17, 2024
The University of Washington's Office of Academic Personnel (OAP) is seeking a new Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for Academic Personnel. This pivotal role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact on the UW community. The new AVP will focus on faculty development and faculty success, while also playing a key role in promotion…
ADVANCE Leadership Workshop Series
April 17, 2024
Advancing equity in the unseen work of academia: University of Washington ADVANCE leadership workshop series leads the way SEATTLE — In a concerted effort to foster equity and inclusivity within academia, the University of Washington's ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change (UW ADVANCE) has been leading a series of transformative Leadership Workshops. The latest installment, held…