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Winter Break ClosureThe Office of Academic Personnel will be closed to the public from December 20th-January 4th for the Winter Break. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 5th, 2026. |
| Resources and information on COVID-19 related impacts to academic employment are available here. |
Mission Statement
The Office of Academic Personnel is a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting UCSB's outstanding faculty and academic appointees throughout their professional journeys, from recruitment to retirement. We oversee key processes associated with academic employment, such as appointment, advancement, and leaves, ensuring fairness and consistency across departments and the campus. With expertise in policy development, analysis, and interpretation, we collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders—including the Office of the President, Chancellor, Provost, Colleges, Departments, and academic employees—to implement academic personnel policies, and provide training and resources that empower campus-wide understanding and compliance.
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Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
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AP Office Hours
The Academic Personnel Office hosts weekly Zoom office hours for staff and faculty who have AP-related questions.
Office Hours are held on Mondays from 1:00-2:00pm:
https://ucsb.zoom.us/j/82238434575
Meeting ID: 822 3843 4575
Memos to Campus
| December 1, 2025 | UCPath Reminders and Updates: Academic Transactions, Processes, and Resources for Winter Quarter 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 | UPDATE regarding visa sponsorship and academic recruitments |
| October 16, 2025 | Visa Sponsorship and Academic Recruitments |
| October 3, 2025 | Search Plan and Applicant Management Training for Search Committees |