Get Involved
As a member run organization, ULFA depends on leadership from our members in a variety of ways. This could include volunteering for a one time event, to running for the Executive Committee, and everything in between. Elections for standing committees and various positions are typically held at the Annual General Meeting following the end of classes in April. We also email the membership about opportunities to get involved and post them here. If you have been thinking about getting more involved with ULFA, we have a role for you.
Current opportunities to get involved with ULFA!
Current Vacancies
Please see the following opportunities currently available with your Association:
Board of Governors Representative
(Interim Replacement) 2024-2027
Intellectual Property Committee
Statutory Member (1) 2056-2026
The following committees currently have enough members to meet Bylaw minimums but could use additional representation from the listed areas.
Bargaining Resource Committee
Professional Faculties (2) (Dhillon School of Business, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences)
Shop Stewards Committee
Calgary Campus (1)
General Member (1)
Job Action Committee
A&S (Sciences) 1)
Health Sciences (1)
Education (1)
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Anticipated Vacancies* for the 2026 Annual General Meeting Elections
Executive Committee
President 2026-2027
Vice-President Nominate 2026-2027
Chair, Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee 2026-2028
Bargaining Resource Committee
A&S (2) 2026-2028
Professional Faculties (3) 2026-2028
Instructors/Academic Assistants (1) 2026-2028
Grievance Committee
Arts & Science (1) 2026-2028
Professional Faculties (2) 2026-2028
Librarian (1) 2026-2028
Gender, Equity, and Diversity Committee (GEDC)
Chair (1) 2026-2028
Members-at-large (2) 2026-2028
Shop Stewards Committee
Arts & Science (Science) 2026-2028
A&S (Humanities or Social Sciences) 2026-2028
Job Action Committee**
A&S – Humanities & Social Sciences (1)
A&S – Science (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Dhillon School of Business (1)
Calgary Campus (1)
Study Leave Relocation Committee
Statutory Member (1) 2026-2028
Intellectual Property Committee
Statutory Member (2) 2026-2027
Nominating Committee
Chair 2026-2028
One (1) from Faculty of Arts & Science 2024-2026
One (1) from Faculty of Education 2024-2026
One (1) from Faculty of Fine Arts 2024-2026
One (1) from Dhillon School of Business 2024-2026
One (1) from School of Liberal Education 2024-2026
One (1) from the Library 2024-2026
One (1) with a Limited Term Contract 2024-2026
*Anticipated as of current ULFA Bylaws. The Ad-Hoc Bylaw Review Committee is anticipating bringing forward motions to the Fall General Meeting that may alter some positions, if approved by the Membership via a subsequent E-Ballot.
**TBD – Bylaws have JAC as a Standing Committee only during bargaining years
ULFA Bylaws Article 8 – Nominations, Elections Protocol and Terms of Office
8.1 Nominations
8.1.1 On the third Monday of October each year, the Nominating Committee will issue a call for nominations to elect Members to anticipated vacancies, including that of Chair, for all relevant committees. For all positions, the election will take place by electronic ballot no later than 3 weeks after the Annual General Meeting.
8.1.2 Included in the call for nominations will be:
8.1.2.a A list of the year’s anticipated committee vacancies; and
8.1.2.b A brief outline of the roles, responsibilities, rewards, impact and the anticipated time commitment involved in each committee; and Bylaws of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association
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8.1.2.c A link to the electronic nomination form that outlines steps and materials
required; and
8.1.2.d A schedule of important dates in the nomination process.
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