Increasingly the job prospects for both partners are seriously considered when couples weigh career opportunities. The University of Washington has responded to the emergence of dual career partners by informally providing job assistance services to the partners of new employees who also seek faculty or professional positions in the Puget Sound area. This guide is intended to introduce new or prospective employees and their partners to the wide variety of resources available in the Puget Sound region. The following list of resources available at the university and in the local community does not claim to be exhaustive or complete. The Offices of the Provost, Human Resources, and the Center for Career Services provide a variety of job and relocation resources.
State law prohibits inquiries by hiring officials about marital status before a job offer is made.
However, applicants with concerns are encouraged to initiate conversations with department chairs or managers during the interview process or shortly after an offer is extended. Office of the Provost Human Resources Center for Career Services Other campus relocation services Community Resources Office of the Provost Departments that become aware of a candidate whose partner seeks academic employment will initiate conversations with the Office of the Provost . Although the university does not guarantee employment for partners, every attempt is made to assist with placement. The Provost's office also maintains a list of academic personnel contacts at other colleges and universities in the region. The Human Resources department coordinates the hiring process for staff positions.