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
BTAA Career Fair Concludes
May 29, 2026
Big Ten Virtual Job Fair for Postdocs Concludes The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) held its 2026 virtual Academic Postdoc Hiring Fair on March 25. This event brought together postdoctoral researchers and PhDs with hiring teams looking to fill faculty and postdoctoral positions from across the now 18+ Big Ten institutions. Held on the career…
Postdocs & Advisors: Notable Mentoring Event is on the Horizon
May 29, 2026
2026 Mentoring the Mentor Workshop Series In coordination with other UW units, the Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty will be hosting a Mentoring the Mentor (MtM) workshop in the fall of 2026! In previous years, the MtM series has explored academic mentorship through these interactive workshops to promote and support a respectful and collaborative…
USCIS Announces Changes to Standard for Adjustment of Status
May 22, 2026
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would start approving I-485 Applications to Adjust Status (the “green card” or “permanent residence” application) only in “extraordinary circumstances.” This policy could affect any University of Washington student or employee who has applied or will apply for permanent residence inside the U.S.; however,…