Why Connect?
Nobody knows what it’s like to be a Lecturer better than a Lecturer! This is a place for us to connect with each other and build solidarity.
Motivation
The Lecturer experience at UW varies across faculties, departments, and units. Building a community of Lecturers across campus gives everyone a clearer view of the “big picture”.
Membership Concerns
It’s important for us to listen to our members. Here are some of the concerns we’ve been hearing on the ground.
Concern #1
Clear and consistent pathways to promotion and tenure which parallel the current research track and that recognize the academic nature of the teaching stream.
Concern #2
Opportunities for pedagogical and professional development which do not come at the expense of one’s workload.
Concern #3
The option to engage in and be recognized for pedagogical and/or discipline-specific research.
Concern #4
Appropriate representation of Lecturers within and across university governance bodies including the faculty association, administrative positions, and committees.
Concern #5
The ability to take one’s full vacation allotment during the year and to maintain work-life balance without burning out.
Concern #6
Having a voice in public health and safety guidelines in classrooms and in the workplace.
What Can We Do?
There is power in our community. Together, we can advocate for and effect change.
Membership Engagement & Outreach
We engage and collaborate with each other to build a strong community.
University Comparators & Environmental Scans
We learn about what’s happening at other universities to help us better understand how UW compares and what kinds of actions or policies are possible.
Education
We educate ourselves and others about how things work at UW. We share our knowledge so that everyone can benefit.
Resources
We ask critical questions, gather information, and share them with the Lecturer community.