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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.

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 UCSD, 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. Delete click here for more information.

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 Opportunties Program

Professor Declan McCole, the Faculty Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel, is the primary resource for faculty partner opportunities. He can be reached at peo@ucr.edu or (951) 827-7785. HERC or Higher Education Recruitment Consortium also has 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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