The OFR team liaises with academic leaders and their administrative staff, faculty, and UWOFA on matters relating to terms and conditions of employment. We are responsible for the negotiation of collective agreements, letters of understanding and waivers; resolution and/or adjudication of grievances and complaints; audit and approval of appointment related actions; academic leadership development; and support for new faculty transitioning to Western. Our interest is in accomplishing these tasks in a way that enhances the work experience at Western while ensuring Western excels in its educational and scholarly mission.
Learn more about academic positions currently available in each Faculty. As one of Canada's top research-intensive universities, Western provides a diverse environment in which more than 9,000 full and part-time staff and faculty work.
Learn More about the purpose and process in Annual Performance Evaluation! Part-time and Full-time faculty are reviewed each year under the Faculty Collective Agreement in relation to Teaching, Research, and/or Service activities.
Learn more about the Faculty Collective Agreement (FCA) and some Letters of Understanding negotiated under the FCA, between Western University and its Faculty Association.
Learn more about Court Leave, Deferred Salary Leave, Education Leave, Elected Public Office Leave, Exchange Leave, Leave of Absence, Pregnancy, Parental and Adoption Leave, Sabbatical Leaves and office/lab arrangements during the leave.
Learn more about the process and criteria for Promotion and/or Tenure at Western.
Learn more about planning for retirement and emeritus/a status.
