What is University

Identity is a topic that leads towards many paths, people perform many identities depending on the roles or contexts in which they are involved. In this research study, the teachers' identity in a group of English teachers in a private university in Colombia was analyzed . For the data collection process three instruments were applied: a survey, a journal, and an interview. These instruments revealed that teachers see themselves as agents of social change; they feel identified with some iconic representations; teachers' perspectives about their role have been changing over time and there are some imaginary places that for them are ideal for teaching. The participants of this research come from many places, they have distinctive teaching experiences and relate to different backgrounds, nevertheless, all of them believe that their work transcends English teaching as they can be a life example and make their students construct a better society.