Academic Personnel Office

Welcome to the Academic Personnel Office

The Academic Personnel Office (APO) leads and serves a diverse and internationally renowned academic community.

APO is a dedicated team in support of all academic employees on campus. Whether you need guidance on University of California policy, help with navigating UCR policies and processes, or assistance with employment matters, we are here to help. Below are just some of the services we provide to the campus and the academic community.

The Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (VPAP) aspires to maintain high standards and fair processes related to faculty across campus and is always interested in your feedback. Feel free to contact the VPAP anytime.

The Academic Personnel Office operations will be conducted using a hybrid work model (combination of in-person and remote). We encourage visitors to schedule an appointment when planning an in-person meeting. To schedule a meeting with Vice Provost Jeske, contact Alice Tsarev (alive.tsarev@ucr.edu).

Resources and information on COVID-19 are available here.

For academic year planning and guiding principles as it relates to COVID-19, go to the Campus Return web page.

Advancement and Promotion

APO manages the merit and promotion process for files for which the Chancellor and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor have final authority. Additionally, APO is responsible for post-auditing and maintaining academic review files for which the Deans have final authority.

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Compensation

APO manages compensation and payroll processes for academic employees at UCR, including implementation of local and systemwide salary programs (e.g., range adjustments), faculty administrator compensation, additional compensation, and more.

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Conflict of Commitment

APO provides guidance on policies related to outside professional activities and oversees the review process for outside professional activities as defined under APM 025 and APM 671.

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Data and Reporting

APO maintains academic data and generates reports for the campus, Office of the President, and systemwide partners.

For more information, please send an email to academicpersonnel@ucr.edu.

Employee Relations

APO advises and consults with faculty and academic administrators on Academic Employee Relations matters, including advising departments regarding faculty discipline, collaborating with administrators to manage cases, and facilitating mediation and negotiations.

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Faculty Development

Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel, APO sponsors a series of workshops and other programs to assist UCR faculty in their professional development.

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Faculty Recognition

APO promotes nominations for national and international awards.

For more information, please send an email to academicpersonnel@ucr.edu.

Fellowship Programs

APO supports fellowship programs and manages the Chancellor's and Hellman programs for Postdocs and Junior Faculty.

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Labor Relations

APO serves as the liaison with campus labor relations and the UC Office of the President for issues related to collective bargaining and contract administration for Unit 18 lecturers, ASEs, Postdocs, Librarians, and represented Academic Researchers. APO also serves as a liaison for other represented appointees.

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Leadership and Analysis

APO provides consultation, advice, and policy interpretation to campus constituents on all aspects of academic personnel.

Leaves of Absence

APO manages the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel approval process for requests for leaves, family accommodations, Conflict of Commitment pre-approvals, and matters related to academic leaves.

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Partner Opportunities Assistance

For assistance, please refer to the following resources.

Riverside Chambers of Commerce (CoC) – The Provost and the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (VPAP) have made a connection, Nick Adcock, with the Riverside Chambers of Commerce (CoC) who can help our faculty and search candidates with information about existing and emerging job opportunities in the area that might be of interest to their partners. For more information or assistance please send an email to Vice Provost Jeske at vpap@ucr.edu and he will coordinate with the contact at the CoC.

Human Resources – oversees the Relocations Assistance/Partner Opportunity Program wherein they offer assistance in career search (across the Inland Empire) and provide general guidance on the Riverside area. For more information, please send an email to UCR’s Talent Acquisition Consultant, emma.geach@ucr.edu.

HERC or Higher Education Recruitment Consortium – provides general information on Dual Career Search: https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/dualsearch.

Recruitment and Appointment

APO manages the appointment for which the Chancellor, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, and Vice Provost for Academic Personnel have final authority. APO provides support to the campus in addressing academic diversity and equal employment opportunities associated with faculty recruitment.

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Systems Management

APO provides campus support and manages academic systems such as eFilePlus, APRecruit, UC OATS, and ACAPER.

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UCPath

APO provides support and assistance for UCPATH issues related to academic employees.

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Click here to access the UCPath Portal

Click here for UCPath Portal Basics

Work/Life Balance

APO provides resources and policy guidance for academic family-friendly policies and work/life balance.

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Additional Resources

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

UCR has collaborated with ComPsych® as the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provider. For more information, please visit the FSAP web page.
Healthcare Facilitator

The Health Care Facilitator Program was established to help you obtain full benefits and services available from your health, dental and vision plans. For more information, please visit the Health Care Facilitator web page.
Health and Welfare Plans

UCR provides health and welfare benefits program that provides both choice and value to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. For more information, please visit the Health and Welfare Plans web page.
Housing and Real Estate Services
UCR Real Estate Services (RES) provides many services including the following:
- Assistance with leasing campus-owned housing accommodations to faculty and staff at the Creekside Terrace and Redington communities; for more information, please visit the Faculty and Staff Housing web page.
- Assistance with student housing, including graduate students; for more information, please visit the UCR Student Housing Options web page.
- Assistance with the UC Mortgage Origination Program (MOP); MOP was developed by UC to support the recruitment and retention of faculty and senior managers by assisting them in the purchase of a principal residence near their work location. For more information, please visit the UC Mortgage Origination Program web page.
UC Disability Benefits

Every disability is different and the University's benefits are designed to address individual situations and concerns. To learn about the various types of disability and resources, please visit the UC Disability Benefits web page.
UC Retirement Benefits

UC offers a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs, and educational and counseling resources to help you plan for retirement. To learn more, please visit the UC Retirement Benefits web page.

News, Updates, and Events

The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for 2024-2025.
The UC application deadline is November 1, 2023. More information is available on the 2024-2025 Call for Applications.
Click here for EVENTS and WORKSHOPS
VPAP on Tap – click here for conversations and reflections on the academic life at UCR
APO Newsletter – click here for updates on the latest news from the VPAP and APO.
Congratulations to the 2024-2025AY Hellman Fellows (view list of awardees here).
Click here for Professional Development Fund Important Dates and General Information
President's Postdoctoral Fellows and UCR's Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows (click here for more information)
UCR News (click here)
UCR-CORO Faculty Leadership Collaborative – click here for more information
*NEW* UC Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARO)
- Letter from Vice Provost Doug Haynes (pdf)
- Final Report of the ARO Principles Working Group (pdf)

Distinguished Faculty

UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts two Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Sciences and Medicine.

Top 12

One of America's top 12 universities.

(Forbes, "America's Best Value Colleges")

World Class

UCR is ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide.

(Center for World University Rankings, 2022–23)

5,147

Academics we are proud to serve

350+

Merits and promotions processed annually

1

Goal: Foster academic success