General Terms:
* Department: This is the most common and general term. It refers to a group of faculty members who teach and research in a specific subject area. Examples: Department of History, Department of Chemistry.
* Faculty: This term can refer to the entire teaching staff of a university or to a specific group of teachers within a department.
* Division: Some universities may use the term "division" instead of "department" to organize their faculty.
More Specific Terms:
* Program: This term might be used for a specific educational program, like a Master's program in a particular subject, and the faculty associated with that program.
* Course: This term is more specific and refers to a particular course within a subject area and the faculty who teach it.
Other Considerations:
* Professors: While not a collective term, the title "professor" is typically held by senior faculty members within a department.
* Associate Professors/Assistant Professors: These are other academic ranks within a department.
* Lecturers/Adjunct Faculty: These positions may be held by part-time or non-tenure track faculty members.
The specific terminology used will depend on the university and the specific subject.