Get Involved (Position/Committee Vacancies)

Committee Vacancies

Below are the names and descriptions of the various joint and YUFA committees which will have vacancies beginning June 1, 2025. For each committee, the number of vacancies is indicated along with any course release associated with service.

Unless otherwise indicated, all terms of service are for two (2) years, beginning on June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2027. Appointments to committees are approved by the Executive Committee and ratified by Stewards’ Council.

If you wish to be considered for any of the positions available, kindly submit a written statement describing your reasons for wanting to serve, any relevant experience and any education or training. The deadline to submit your written statement is Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Statements should be submitted to [email protected].

Joint Benefits Subcommittee (4 vacancies)
Joint Committee on Affirmative Action (1 vacancy; term ending 2026)
Dispute Resolution Committee (3 vacancies – 0.5 FCE course reduction)
- DRC YUFA Co-Chair (1 vacancy; term ending 2026)
- DRC Side-persons (2 vacancies; term ending 2026)
Joint Health and Safety Committees (6 vacancies – 0.25 FCE course release per year)
- AMPD
- Central Square/Stedman/Curtis Lecture Halls/Accolade West
- Engineering
- University Libraries
- Osgoode Hall
- LA&PS
YUFA Pension Committee (2 vacancies; term ending 2026)
Equity Subcommittee (1 vacancy; term ending 2026)
York University Retiree Benefit Trust (1 vacancy)
Joint Subcommittee on Employment Equity and Inclusivity (2 vacancies; term ending 2026)

Further information on these positions can be found within the 2025 Committee Nomination Call-Out as well as at the People and Groups section of the YUFA website.

YUFA's Equity Caucuses

YUFA's Equity Officers cordially invite YUFA members who identify as racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQ2, or disabled to join one or more of YUFA's five (5) equity caucuses. Please note that serving on any of YUFA's equity caucuses counts as part of your service work.

Race Equity Caucus: The Race Equity Caucus (REC) would like to invite interested YUFA members (who identify as racialized and/or visible minorities) to join the Caucus.
Caucus D’équité Raciale à Glendon: Glendon's Race Equity Caucus is led by racialized part and full-time faculty but open to all faculty committed to race equity.
Indigenous Caucus: We are a collective of self-identifying Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) educators here at York University.
Queer Caucus: YUFA Queer Caucus is made up of YUFA members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, non-binary, gender variant, Two-Spirit, intersex, queer, or questioning.
Disability Caucus: The caucus provides an opportunity for faculty members with disabilities to come together, voice their concerns, and advocate for their needs.

Members interested in joining one (or more) of the caucuses should write to [email protected] using the subject line: Equity Caucuses and identifying the specific caucus(es) they wish to join.

Stewards' Council Vacancies

The Stewards' Council provides a forum for discussion of issues of concern to YUFA members and can direct the Executive Committee to take action thereon. Below are the names of the various units who have a steward vacancy. Service on YUFA committees counts as service to the University. Unless otherwise indicated, terms are generally for two (2) years, beginning on June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2024. Appointments to Stewards Council are ratified by the unit membership. If you wish to be considered for an open steward position, please reach out to [email protected].

Visual Art and Art History; Computational Arts School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design: 1 vacancy
French, Glendon College: 1 vacancy
Social Sciences, Glendon College (Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, International Studies): 1 vacancy
Nursing, Faculty of Health: 1 vacancy
Psychology, Faculty of Health: 1 vacancy
Communications Studies/Information Technology, Faculty of LA&PS: 1 vacancy
Economics, Faculty of LA&PS: 1 vacancy
Humanities and Writing Department, Faculty of LA&PS: 1 vacancy
French Studies, Faculty of LA&PS: 1 vacancy
Social Science, Faculty of LA&PS: 1 vacancy
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: 2 vacancies
Schulich: 1 vacancy