While "faculty" can be used as a collective noun to refer to the entire teaching staff, it's not the plural form of "faculty member."
Here's why:
* "Faculty" as a collective noun: This refers to the group of teachers and professors as a whole, similar to "staff" or "team." It is singular and does not require a plural form.
* "Faculty member" as an individual: This refers to a single person who is part of the faculty. The plural form is "faculty members".
Therefore, to refer to multiple individuals within the faculty, you would say "faculty members" rather than simply "faculty."