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Care, Conflict, and (in)Civility in Academic Life

Faculty Affairs is delighted to welcome a special guest, Professor Alice MacLachlan, Vice-Provost & Dean, Graduate Studies to an online conversation series on (re)building academic spaces of care and inclusion. In an era marked by political polarization, social fragmentation, and moral disagreements, how can individuals, communities, institutions including universities rebuild trust and move forward together? Professor MacLachlan’s scholarship […]

Facilitated Conversation on Collaborative Leadership: A Meet-Up for Chairs and Directors

Faculty Affairs in collaboration with CHREI warmly invites Chairs and Directors (and other academic leaders) to join us for an interactive session focused on strengthening collaborative leadership within academic units. Facilitated by Oliver Martin from CHREI, this session offers a collegial space to connect with peers across York to share experiences and reflect on how […]

New Faculty Meet-up

Join us and fellow new faculty colleagues for an informal gathering over light refreshments. Connect and share experiences, strategies, and resources with colleagues across disciplines, and build community. There will be a special guest from Learning Technology Services (LTS)who will provide a brief presentation on eClass - York’s Learning Management System. Date: Wednesday, January 28th […]

Reflections on Repair Praxis in Academic Spaces - Webinar with Prof. Daphne Winland

What can we learn from anthropological research on the ethics of repair for navigating increasingly vulnerable academic spaces? How can these lessons help shape more just, thoughtful, and supportive learning environments? Join us for a presentation by Professor Daphne Winland, Department of Anthropology, York University to examine how practices of repair emerge and take root […]

Third Rail Teaching Collaborative: Pedagogy & Peer Support in Contested Classrooms

Wednesday, October 8 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. 280N York Lanes.   RSVP Link We’re excited to invite all faculty who teach courses that engage with politically sensitive, socially charged, or otherwise controversial topics to join us for the first lunch meeting of the Third Rail Teaching Collaborative (TRT Collaborative). While teaching ‘third rail’ courses such […]

Information Session on Promotion to Full

All Associate Professors are invited to an upcoming Information session on Promotion to Full Professor. This session will provide guidance on York's Promotion to Full process, related with moving from Associate to Full Professor. The session will include: A brief overview of York’s Promotion to Full Professor criteria and process, presented by the Office of […]

Info Session for Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor

All Assistant Professors are invited to learn about York’s tenure and promotion process. This session is for all Assistant Professors at York who are currently in the candidacy stage. This session will provide guidance on York's Tenure and Promotion process, related with moving from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. The session will include: A brief […]

Advancement to Candidacy - Tenure & Promotion info session

All Assistant Professors in the Pre-Candidacy stage are invited to learn about Advancement to Candidacy. The session will provide guidance and peer insights for applying for candidacy (typically takes place in the third year for appointments that began in Pre-candidacy 1 stage). The session will include: A brief overview of the Advancement to Candidacy process […]

NCFDD at Your Fingertips: Resources and Community for Faculty Success

As part of our institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), this session aims to increase awareness and accessibility of valuable resources. In this session, learn what NCFDD offers to support faculty success, explore available tools and the new Community space, and get step-by-step guidance on activating your membership. The […]

Listen In, Reach Out: Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership

Leading an academic unit as a Chair / Director requires building strong relationships that foster trust, mutual respect, and shared purpose among faculty, staff, students and partners. Faculty Affairs in collaboration with CHREI is excited to host a session for Chairs and Directors on Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership. Join us to connect with other Chairs / Directors […]