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
Retirement & Reemployment at the UW
March 27, 2026
This guide consolidates essential administrative guidance provided as part of a joint presentation by the Office of Academic Personnel & UW Human Resources Benefits, given January 2025. Agenda Overview UW Retirement Benefits Information Eligibility Applying to retire Retirement plan restrictions on reemployment Academic Personnel Reemployment Information Emeritus appointments Academic personnel policies UW Retirement Benefits Important…
Reappointments, Retention Salary Adjustments, and Leave
March 27, 2026
This guide consolidates essential administrative guidance related to reappointments, compensation, A/B retention salary adjustments, and sabbatical leave as presented in the October 2024 and April 2025 Administrators Forums, Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty (APF). Reappointments Core Definition Reappointment applies to fixed‑term academic personnel and includes: A unit decision to reappoint or end an appointment…
Executive Order 59
March 27, 2026
This guide contains content related to Executive Order 59 (EO 59) as presented during the Administrators Forum on January 30, 2025. It is intended as a practical reference for administrators responsible for authorizing, initiating, or reviewing faculty additional compensation. EO 59 Overview Executive Order 59 (EO59) governs additional compensation for faculty. While the policy is…