King's University College Faculty Association (KUCFA) is the certified bargaining unit for Full-time Faculty, Limited Term Appointment Faculty, and Academic Librarians at King's University College.
Since 1988, KUCFA has been committed to protecting and advancing the working conditions of academic workers at King's.
2026-27 KUCFA Executive Committee Members
Chair
The Chair of the Association shall perform the following duties: provide leadership to the Executive and Association; call meetings of the Executive and general membership of the Association; determine the agenda for and act as Chair of the Executive and general meetings; act as spokesperson for the Association in formal and informal matters unless an alternate person has been designated; monitor financial planning and reports.
Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair of the Association shall perform duties of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable; serve ex-officio on the Collective Bargaining Committee.
Past-Chair
The Past Chair of the Association shall perform the following duties: serve as a member of the Executive; act as Chair of the Nominating Committee, and carry out special tasks as shall from time to time be requested by the Executive.
Collective Barganining Chair
The CBC Chair shall lead the Committee’s preparations and negotiations with the Board on matters of salary, benefits, professional and research funds; conditions of employment for faculty and academic librarians (such matters as academic freedom, tenure, promotions, family leave, grievance procedures, etc.) and act as the main representative of the Association during negotiations; consult with Finance Officer about university finances.
Grievance Chair
The Chair of the Grievance Committee shall lead the committee in decisions regarding the support of a faculty member or academic librarian who brings forward a potential grievance; propose Association grievances when appropriate.
CAUT Director & Pension Corresponding Member
The CAUT Director shall receive and distribute as appropriate any correspondence from CAUT; represent the Association at CAUT Board meetings; report to the Association on CAUT Board meetings seek direction from the Executive or general membership about action to be taken and take action as required; maintain CAUT records in good order.
The Pension Committee Corresponding Member’s primary duty will be to inform the KUCFA Executive of developments in the Pension Plan of importance to our members.
OCUFA Director
The OCUFA Director shall receive and distribute as appropriate any correspondence from OCUFA; attend and report on OCUFA Board meetings; seek direction from the Executive or general membership about action to be taken and take action as required; maintain OCUFA records in good order.
Treasurer
The treasurer maintains a record of all receipts and disbursements from the funds of the Association, pays expenses that are incurred by the Association, ensures that all members are contributing the specified fees to the Association, and reports on financial status of the Association at Executive and General Meetings.
Finance Officer
The finance officer shall Chair the KUCFA University Finances Committee. They collect, analyze, and report on university finances, produce a yearly report on university finances for members, and consult with the Collective Bargaining Chair about university finances.
Member-at-Large
A voting member of the Executive Committee who representents the general membership without holding a specific committee chairpersonship.
Student Liaison
The Student Liaison works to strengthen communication between KUCFA and the King’s University College Students’ Council (KUCSC) at King’s.
Contract Faculty Liaison
The CF Liaison works to strengthen communication between KUCFA and contract faculty at King's.