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UW Refines Additional Compensation Policy: What Faculty Need to Know

Additional Compensation for Academic Personnel

Prompted by a recent review, UW has pledged to clarify its additional compensation policy and enhance both operations and communication to ensure better understanding and compliance. Following the findings of the 2022-23 Internal Audit report, Executive Order 59 (EO59) was revised to clearly define when and at what levels additional compensation may be awarded to faculty, who has the authority to approve these requests, and any exemptions from the policy. While EO59 specifically governs faculty, it will also serve as an additional compensation model for other academic personnel populations.

Key changes and features associated with the implementation of this revised policy include:

  • A 25% monthly limit to the amount of additional compensation
  • Any amount above a 25% monthly limit will require provost approval
  • An expansion in approval authority to streamline workflows
  • Clarity on exemptions to the policy
  • New compensation plans in Workday
  • Validation rules on the Workday business processes

For details, visit Executive Order 59 and the Additional Compensation webpage. Join us on September 10 for a training session on the revised compensation policies.

Staff Visa Sponsorship Program Becomes Part of Regular Operations

We are pleased to provide an update on the pilot program developed by the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF) and UW Human Resources (UWHR) to allow units to sponsor staff for H-1B, E-3 and TN visas. OAP and UWHR have worked closely over the last 12 months to make this program a success and we are pleased to inform you that sponsorship of these visa types will now become part of regular operations to support the ongoing recruitment and retention of talented staff.

Effective immediately International Scholars Operations (ISO) and UWHR websites have been updated to reflect the end of the pilot program. Our goal in providing ongoing staff visa support is to better allow the University to compete for the global talent necessary to drive our teaching, research and patient care missions. Units interested in visa sponsorship for staff should continue to reach out to their recruitment partner for consultation on new or open recruitments.

 

Exciting Opportunity: Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel Position Now Open

The University of Washington’s Office of Academic Personnel (OAP) is seeking a new Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for Academic Personnel. This pivotal role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact on the UW community. The new AVP will focus on faculty development and faculty success, while also playing a key role in promotion and tenure review and other policies and actions impacting tri-campus faculty and other academic personnel. Current UW faculty interested in this position (75% OAP/25% home unit) should submit a cover letter and CV to vpap@uw.edu. The date of first consideration is August 5, 2024. View the full job description.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver transformative faculty development programs
  • Support university and unit-level faculty affairs processes
  • Guide individual-level faculty affairs processes
  • Liaise with the Faculty Senate on crucial academic matters
  • Contribute to employee relations with contract-covered academic staff

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in areas such as faculty development, promotion and tenure review across multiple tracks, faculty recruitment and retention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and tri-campus governance.

This position offers a unique 75/25 split, allowing the AVP to maintain a connection with their home department while dedicating significant time to this crucial leadership role.

Are you passionate about fostering academic excellence and supporting faculty throughout their careers? Do you have a vision for innovative faculty development programs and a commitment to creating a positive academic climate? If so, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For full details on the position and application process, please view the full job description. The date of first consideration is August 5, 2024.

Join us in shaping the future of academia at the University of Washington. Together, we can create an environment where our faculty and academic staff thrive and excel.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Laura Hager, Assistant to Fred M. Nafukho, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel, at vpap@uw.edu.

We look forward to hearing from exceptional candidates who are ready to take on this rewarding challenge!