The Grant MacEwan University Faculty Association was formed in 1972 to represent the interests of faculty during contract negotiations and related academic matters. The faculty association represents approximately 1000 members, both full-time and part-time, in many diverse roles:
• All instructors of credit courses, including in the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate, applied degree, English as a second language and preparation for university and college programs
• Librarians
• Counsellors
• Learning skills specialists
• Science lab supervisors and instructors
• Faculty/school advisors
• Instructional assistants
• Nurse educators
• Program and department chairs
The GMUFA is affiliated with the Alberta Colleges & Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA) which includes the faculty associations from 14 baccalaureate universities, colleges and technical institutes from around the province. Through ACIFA, we are also affiliated with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).