faculty · noun /ˈfæk.əl.ti/
faculty (GROUP)
C1 C the group of teaching staff of a college or university or of a department of a college or university
Dictionary examples:
He was part of the computer engineering faculty before becoming dean of the Graduate School.
Columbia University faculty members
The state university promotes academic diversity among the faculties of the five colleges.
Learner example:
I think that the strengths of the system are mainly in high[er] education and in some university faculties. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Italian)
faculty (TEACHERS)
B2 teachers at a college or university, or in a department of a college or university
Dictionary examples:
We are interviewing for new faculty - there are two positions open in the history department.
Faculty are opposed to the proposals made by the university administration.
