Supporting Faculty
Teaching students how to build a brighter world
Our faculty members teach, mentor and inspire students, helping them tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges. The Office of the Provost dedicates resources to supporting faculty and recognizing teaching excellence in and outside of the traditional classroom.
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Faculty Association (MUFA) Learn More
The Office of the Provost collaborates closely with the McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA), which represents the interests of all faculty members and senior academic librarians.
Faculty Relations Learn More
The Faculty Relations Office is the primary contact and consult for anything related to all classes of Academic Appointments. This includes academic policies; instructor recruitment, appointment and immigration; tenure and promotion; and more.
Frequently Used Forms View All
Find forms and documents for academic administrators, from recruitment guidelines to leave applications.
Policies and Guides View All
Read the policies and guides related to faculty members, such as the Recruitment and Relocation Policy, the New Compassionate Leave policy, and more.
Resources for Faculty
Recognizing Excellence in Teaching and Research
The University Scholar and Distinguished University Professor are bestowed on those who have achieved national or international prominence and a distinguished reputation within his or her discipline, and are administered by the Office of the Provost.
Meet our Leaders who Support Faculty
Vice-Provost (Faculty) - Kim Dej , Acting
The Vice-Provost (Faculty) is responsible for developing and coordinating policies and practices with respect to undergraduate education.
Associate Vice-President, Finance and Planning (Academic) - Linda Coslovi
Linda Coslovi is Associate Vice-President, Finance and Planning (Academic). She provides leadership and strategic direction for the operating and financial activities of the Academic envelope, including University enrolment and academic space planning and partnerships.
Associate Vice-President (Equity & Inclusion) - Arig al Shaibah
The Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) is a central resource where expertise is proactively drawn upon by administrators, faculty, staff, and students: to advance unit-specific and institutional equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility goals.
Vice-Provost (International Affairs) - Peter Mascher
The Office of International Affairs is responsible for the development and realization of our Global Engagement Strategy. They build international institutional partnerships and advise and support McMaster faculty and staff with creating opportunities for international activities and collaborations.
Vice-Provost & Dean (Graduate Studies) - Doug Welch
The Dean of Graduate Studies provides the leadership and support for all graduate programs and is responsible for maintaining and improving the standards and policies of graduate scholarship within the University. Responsibilities include chairing the Graduate Council and acting as its voice in Senate, organizing doctoral dissertation defenses and selecting external examiners, and ensuring the integrity and efficient operation of the graduate registry including admissions and graduate student academic records.