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
2026 Sabbatical Updates
September 2, 2026
This guide contains all content and hyperlinks from the presentation “Sabbatical Updates” offered August 19, 2026 by the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty. It is intended to help administrators manage sabbatical applications efficiently and ensure compliance with Academic Personnel Faculty (APF) procedures. Important Dates Case Maintenance Changes RPT and Application Changes Template and Form…
August 2026 eDigest
September 2, 2026
Welcome to the August 2026 eDigest. As the academic year begins, this issue highlights key deadlines, important policy and process updates, and resources to support your work in academic personnel administration. Be sure to note upcoming promotion and tenure and Board of Regents deadlines, prepare for the opening of the 2026-27 sabbatical cycle, and review…
Connect, Learn, and Build Community at Day 2 of New Faculty Onboarding
August 25, 2026
Meet the Faculty and Campus Leaders Supporting Your Success The first day of New Faculty Onboarding introduces new faculty to the people, programs, and resources that support teaching, research, and academic success across the University of Washington. On September 11, Day 2 brings those connections to life through in-person conversations, faculty panels, networking opportunities, and…