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 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
Reappointment Decisions Due – Submit by March 14
March 12, 2025
As the deadline for Reappointment Spreadsheets approaches, some departments and schools may have questions about the completion process, particularly in light of ongoing stop-work orders or funding challenges. Regardless of the circumstances, the Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty must move forward with the appointment renewal process, requiring S/C/Cs to submit their spreadsheets by March…
Faculty contributions to DEI: Discussions with legal scholar Dr. Brian Soucek
March 4, 2025
Hosted by the Faculty Council on Race, Equity, & Justice on Friday, March 3, 2023 @ Foege Auditorium, 11:00 A.M. – 12:20 p.m. Diversity statements, which are increasingly used in faculty hiring and promotion, often generate confusion and consternation. Our guest, a leading voice in the use of diversity statements in academia, will explore the…
Effective Practices for Conducting Interviews
March 4, 2025
Presented by: Chadwick Allen, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Joyce Yen, Director of ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change UW ADVANCE and the Office for Faculty Advancement, part of the Office of Academic Personnel, partnered to offer a second fall workshop on Effective Practices for Conducting Interviews. This workshop addressed best practices for conducting…
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