Welcome to our website.
If you are new to York University, we are thrilled to welcome you and look forward to supporting your career. If you are already a member of our faculty, we invite you to explore our resources, attend our workshops, and connect at our upcoming community meet-ups and activities.
Vision
Our vision is to serve as York University’s hub for faculty/librarians/archivists’ success, supporting every stage of their journey—from recruiting talent to fostering an inclusive and supportive community where all feel they belong, promoting excellence in teaching and student learning, and cultivating academic leadership and lifelong career growth.
Alignment
Our work aligns with York University’s University Academic Plan. We are committed to fostering an environment where professors thrive as educators, recognizing that student learning, success, and experience across all backgrounds are central priorities at York University. The team works towards championing the recruitment, retention, and advancement of talented and diverse faculty members. We believe that the goal of Living Well Together begins on our campuses. Our work is grounded in collaboration with Faculties and administrative units across the University.
Our Work
To better serve our community, the Office of the Vice-Provost Faculty has integrated the team formerly known as Faculty Affairs and expanded its mandate. Our enhanced team focuses on faculty recruitment and hiring, immigration and relocation support, faculty and teaching development, career advancement, leadership development, scholar support, and the cultivation of a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
The Vice Provost Faculty
Audrey Pyée is the Vice-Provost Faculty and is also an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Global History and Justice Program at the Glendon Campus. Her research and teaching interests include migration history, the Francophone diaspora in North America, historical memory, and public history. She is committed to providing students with meaningful hands-on learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Professor Pyée’s leadership roles have included Academic Coordinator of International Mobility, Chair of academic departments, and Associate Principal Academic. She now brings this breadth of experience to her role as Vice-Provost Faculty.
We look forward to working alongside you and serving our community in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
The Office of the Vice Provost Faculty Team
Our strategic priorities
Recruitment and Hiring
#1: Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for faculty-related recruitment.
Faculty Development
#2: Strengthen professional and teaching development of faculty including supporting career progression and retention.
Academic Leadership
#3: Support current academic leaders to excel in their roles as well as support pathways to academic leadership.
Building Community
#4: Foster a supportive, inclusive, and thriving environment for faculty by creating opportunities for faculty to connect and build trust and community.
Learn More
Questions? Contact us. We are here to help.