faculty

At NC State, “faculty” refers specifically to employees who hold faculty appointments and have academic, research, teaching or Extension responsibilities that align with faculty rank. Faculty typically hold titles such as professor, associate professor, assistant professor, Extension specialist or Extension assistant professor.

Use faculty as a collective noun when referring to this group as a whole (e.g., NC State faculty, Extension faculty). Do not use “faculty” as a general synonym for university employees.

Use lowercase except when part of a formal title or a proper name.