Who We Are
The Association of McGill Professors of Education (AMPE) represents the academic staff of McGill University’s Faculty of Education.
AMPE was established to support and advance the economic, social, educational, and professional interests of its members. The Association serves as a collective voice for academic staff and works to foster a positive, collegial, and equitable working environment within the Faculty of Education and the University more broadly.
Our Mandate
The purpose of AMPE is to study, safeguard, and advance the interests of its members and to represent them in matters relating to employment, working conditions, and academic life. The Association is committed to:
- Promoting the interests of academic staff within the Faculty of Education
- Supporting positive and respectful employment relationships
- Fostering a working environment free from discrimination, interference, restriction, and coercion
- Providing fair and effective representation for members
- Negotiating, applying, and defending collective agreements on behalf of members
- Supporting collegial governance, academic freedom, teaching, research, and service
Who We Represent
Membership in AMPE is open to eligible academic staff within McGill University’s Faculty of Education, including tenured and tenure-track professors, and contract academic staff meeting the eligibility requirements established in the Constitution.
AMPE brings together colleagues across departments, disciplines, and career stages who share a commitment to advancing education, scholarship, and the academic mission of the Faculty.
What We Do
AMPE works on behalf of members through:
- Collective bargaining and the administration of collective agreements
- Representation and advocacy on matters affecting academic staff
- Communication and information-sharing with members
- General Meetings and member engagement activities
- Collaboration with partner organizations and academic associations
- Support for a healthy, equitable, and collegial academic workplace
The Association is governed by its membership and led by an elected Executive consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.