The Faculty Association of University of Waterloo (FAUW) works to ensure collegiality, inclusivity, diversity, and academic freedom for approximately 1,300 faculty members at Waterloo. Join us in our efforts to make Waterloo a better place to work and learn.
News
Meet the 2026 FAUW board Health by-election candidates
This election is for one director from the Faculty of Health.
Meet the 2026 FAUW board candidates
This election is for six directors: one from each Faculty.
2026/2027 salary settlement
FAUW has reached a one-year salary settlement with the University of Waterloo, providing a 2.6% across-the-board scale increase, effective May 1, 2026.
Events
May FAUW-side Chat: Teaching assessments
Join us for a discussion on teaching assessment practices.
We want to hear what you think about topics that affect our membership. Bring your lunch and join us FAUW-side for a chat!
WORKSHOP: Course reductions & 1-in-6 term for teaching stream faculty
Understanding course reduction credits and the 1-in-6 non-teaching term for teaching stream faculty.
This one-hour workshop is designed to help Teaching Stream Faculty better understand the provisions of Policy 76, Section 4B. The session will provide an overview of the “one-in-six” non-teaching term and the system of earned course reductions, including how credits are accumulated, applied, and scheduled. During the workshop we will address questions submitted in advance, followed by a brief live Q&A.