Association of American University Professors

The Association of American University Professors (AAUP) is a professional organization that advocates for the interests and rights of university faculty in the United States. Founded in 1915, it promotes academic freedom, quality education, and fair working conditions for professors. The AAUP establishes guidelines on issues such as tenure, faculty governance, and academic standards. It also engages in research and publishes information on higher education policies, aiming to ensure that university faculty can teach and conduct research without undue influence or restrictions. The organization plays a key role in shaping the landscape of higher education and supporting educators’ professional interests.