At the University of Washington Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty, Academic Personnel & Faculty Affairs provides comprehensive guidance and support for faculty, librarians, residents and fellows, postdocs, and academic staff. We are dedicated to advancing faculty success through clear policies, efficient processes, and strategic resources.
Within Academic Personnel & Faculty Affairs, two teams carry out this work:
Academic Personnel & Faculty Affairs Operations collaborates across campuses to facilitate recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion. This team provides detailed guidance on appointments, promotions, tenure, reappointments, separations, and the use of standardized forms, templates, and calendars that streamline faculty management.
International Scholars Operations supports the UW’s global academic community by processing requests for visa sponsorship, offering training and guidance to academic units, and helping international scholars maintain compliance with their visas.
Together, these teams make Academic Personnel & Faculty Affairs a premier resource for fostering academic excellence, supporting professional advancement, and ensuring that UW remains a destination for world-class faculty and scholars.
For Faculty
The Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF) at the UW is dedicated to supporting faculty. From onboarding and leadership development to promotion and tenure, and navigating policy, APF 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 for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF).
Updates and announcements
May 2026 eDigest
June 9, 2026
Welcome to the eDigest for University of Washington administrators who support academic personnel. The May issue provides important June deadlines and required actions for faculty and academic personnel processes, including promotion and tenure notifications, academic review completion, sabbatical processing, recruitment closures, and Board of Regents appointments. It also highlights key updates such as the expansion…
Why the Best Work Starts with Investing in People:
June 4, 2026
The UW’s 2026–2027 Big Ten Academic Alliance Leadership Institute Fellows Twelve UW faculty and academic leaders will join the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s flagship leadership programs, growing as individuals so they can better serve their students, their colleagues, and their communities. Behind every thriving university are people: faculty who mentor students through uncertainty, department chairs…
Changes to UW requirements for national competitive recruitments
June 2, 2026
Historically, the UW has required that online ads for competitive recruitments for faculty run in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Effective June 2, 2026, UW is expanding the group of acceptable online recruitment venues as follows. Online ads may now run in: The Chronicle of Higher Education Other higher-ed recruitment sites, e.g. Higher Ed Jobs…