The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) works to ensure collegiality, inclusivity, diversity, and academic freedom for 1,400 faculty members at Waterloo. Join us in our efforts to make Waterloo a better place to work and learn.
News
Changing the face of faculty in engineering and technology
Launched in January 2021, the IBET PhD Project has already produced 56 IBET Momentum Fellows across Canada. Founding Director Tizazu (Tiz) Mekonnen, FAUW’s 2024 Equity Fellow, sees the potential for so much more.
2024 Fall General Meeting recap
Presidential election results, auditor's report, budget updates, committee and officer reports, FAUW's Strategic Plan 2023-2026, and questions and answers from our feedback session.
Join us for a FAUW-side Chat
Join us for monthly conversations about hot topics on campus! On the second Friday of every month, we will meet in-person from 12 to 1 p.m. to hear what you think about topics that affect our membership.
Bring your lunch and join us FAUW-side for a chat!
Events
FAUWffice Hours
The FAUW President and Board will be holding drop-in office hours to hear directly from our members.
FAUWffice Hours will be held on various days and times throughout the year to provide opportunities for everyone to attend, outside of teaching schedules and other recurring activities. Two members of the Board will be present during all FAUWffice Hours to listen and/or provide answers to matters you care about.
Nothing on your mind? We encourage you to drop by just to say hello, meet your representatives, and grab some free swag!
Retirement planning workshop
Co-sponsored by FAUW and the University of Waterloo Retiree's Association. Learn about financial planning, health benefits, and retirement and lifestyle planning. Complimentary meal provided.
Applying for associate and full professor (tenure-stream)
For probationary tenure-track faculty:
Applying for promotion to associate professor or full professor (tenure-stream) can be intimidating. This workshop provides critical information on how to succeed and to ensure you know where and how to get your questions answered. The workshop will also clarify the expectations of your peers and of University policy during this process.
This event is in-person and spaces are limited!