The purpose of this study was to determine the motivators and hygienes that affect the job satisfaction and classroom efficacy of community college faculty in Arkansas. Using Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, this research found motivating factors, such as the nature of the work, autonomy and independence, and professional relationships to be…

Given the demand for anatomy instruction, it is imperative to understand the current cohort of anatomy teachers. This study aimed to delineate the demographic characteristics, academic backgrounds, and professional responsibilities of United States (U.S.) anatomy teachers. A survey was sent to teachers who were identified by their professional…

Academic leaders typically come into their roles directly from faculty ranks, but the transition from faculty member to leader can be challenging. The authors present the development and evaluation of a cohort-based faculty leadership program for mid-career faculty. Based on post-program focus group data, participants expressed increased…

While some higher education institutions attempt to help support and retain Latino students until graduation, these same institutions often neglect the experiences of Latino faculty members. The main challenges Latino faculties encounter in higher education include cultural taxation, discrimination, and feelings of isolation. Research is limited…

Predominantly White institutions (PWIs) in creative class cities offer contradictory experiences for Black faculty, who engage in invisible additional labor in response to racial aggressions, termed cultural taxation (CT). With an understanding that equity-minded faculty development is an essential space in which to respond to this reality, our…

Colleges and universities that aim to sustain or expand community partnerships and institutionalize civic engagement face important faculty challenges. Faculty adoption of community-based pedagogies and research approaches, in turn, faces important practical and conceptual barriers, as engagement activities appear in competition with expected…

Examines the current demographics of higher education foreign language departments, foreign language faculty workloads (including teaching and advising, professional activities, and service) and foreign language faculty rank-ordering of their professional needs. Implications for faculty development at the department level are discussed. (Author/CB)

A case study, in which a school of education increased scholarly production among its faculty members, is reported. The changes took place over a five-year period, and statistics are given for the trends which have developed from these changes. Background information is presented about Gallaudet College (District of Columbia) and the state of…

When called to serve on committees and take on other assignments outside their job descriptions, many educators run in the other direction. How can this work be reframed so educators can play a positive and active role as university citizens? This kind of involvement must be nurtured by all those on campus who play a leadership role. (Author)

A workshop in which faculty meet with their peers to critically review their work-in-progress, conference papers, or journal articles before they are submitted is described. The program has served to assist faculty in making work more publishable, improve skills, and encourage professional development activities. (MSE)

A long-term study of new professors in 14 graduate schools of education sought to identify the academic choices professors make early in their careers. A survey examined professors' hours spent in job-related work each week, tasks they committed their time to, tasks they felt they should commit more time to, and insights they reported about their…

Paid consulting by university and college professors is examined. It is suggested that those who engage in paid consulting tend to be more active within their institutions. If this type of activity were prohibited, faculty members might be forced out of the teaching profession for financial reasons. (BH)

An analysis of academic activities of college faculty at the eight campuses of Chile's Universidad Tecnica del Estado was conducted. Activities were grouped into seven categories: direct teaching, indirect teaching, research, community services, faculty development, academic administration, and other activities. Following the narrative…

To involve university faculty in some useful community service there must be clear definitions and a system of reward. Three levels of community service are outlined, from long-term extensive activities to short-term involvements. Criteria are suggested for evaluating these services. These guidelines are useful for faculty groups who are seeking…

Discusses faculty development efforts within the medical education field. Argues that most faculty development programs primarily stress instructional improvement. Urges that increased attention be given to other responsibilities of faculty besides teaching, the varying needs of faculty at different career stages, and needs identified by faculty…