Needed: Allies for equitable faculty workloads.

This article provides actionable advice for individual faculty members on how to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive academic workplace. It outlines five key strategies: examining and addressing one's own biases, advocating for fair and transparent processes in hiring and promotion, actively mentoring and sponsoring underrepresented colleagues, challenging inequitable practices and policies, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. The author emphasizes that while systemic change is crucial, individual faculty actions are also vital in dismantling inequities and promoting a culture of fairness and respect within higher education. The piece encourages faculty to move beyond passive support to proactive engagement in creating a more just academic community.