Full-time Lecturers Research Articles

Unlocking the influence of psychosocial safety climate on work engagement and job satisfaction: exploring the mediating role of job demands

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the influence of psychosocial safety climate (PSC) on work engagement, job satisfaction and the mediating role of job demands among young academics in Malaysian research universities.Design/methodology/approachThe study participants consisted of 177 full-time lecturers employed by Malaysian research universities for at least one year. Respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique.FindingsThe findings reveal the significance of PSC in fostering work engagement and job satisfaction by mitigating the impact of job demands. However, the finding indicates that the relationship between job demands and work engagement was not statistically significant.Research limitations/implicationsThe necessity for a thorough three-wave research to precisely analyze the model’s longitudinal impacts was discovered in all correlation and cross-sectional studies.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that the university should focus on job design and PSC support to enable university management to investigate further avenues for minimizing the impact of job demands to support academicians in RUs and enhance their job satisfaction. The results also indicated that young academicians’ work engagement might be improved by appropriate job demands.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to examine these relationships among young academic staff in Malaysian universities. This paper offers recommendations to university policymakers on enhancing PSC, work engagement and job satisfaction among young academicians. It highlights the mediating role of job demands in Malaysian research universities.

Challenges of Online Teaching for Full-Time Lecturers in UiTM while Studying Part-Time

Challenges of Online Teaching for Full-Time Lecturers in UiTM while Studying Part-Time

Comparison of Lecturers’ Competency in Maldives Higher Education Institutes

Researchers in the past have found that instructors’ levels of competence have an important effect on their ability to teach. This research aims to determine if there is a quality gap in Maldives’ higher education institutions between public and private institutions and between full-time and part-time lecturers. An online structured questionnaire was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey as part of the quantitative research strategy. Lecturers from both public and private universities took part in this investigation. The Mann-Whitney U test found a statistically significant difference between public (M=67.52) and private (M=48.07) institution lecturers in terms of competency; U=829.50, p=0.021. However, lecturers’ competency mean rank scores of full-time lecturers (M=64.82) and part-time lecturers (M=59.34) indicate the difference of mean scores of lecturers’ competency was not statistically significant, U=937.50, p=0.55. It is likely better recruitment and in-service professional development policies at public institutes are established at the institutional level, thereby improving lecturers’ competency compared to private institutes.

Differences in College Lecturers’ Ratings of Principals Instructional Leadership: A Jamaican Perspective.

The purpose of this quantitative study is to determine how lecturers rated their principals as instructional leaders and to examine the differences in lecturers’ ratings of principals’ instructional leadership based on the demographic characteristics of gender, age range, lecturing status, number of years current principals have been employed to the colleges. and the highest level of educational attainment of the current principals. A survey that adopted the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) was used to collect data from 170 participants purposively. Overall, lecturers had moderately high ratings of principals’ instructional leadership within the colleges. There were no statistically significant differences in the ratings of lecturers based on age range and the number of years the current principal has been employed within the colleges. Male lecturers rated their principal higher than female lecturers on the dimension of creating a positive college climate. Adjunct lecturers gave their principals a higher rating than full-time lecturers on the dimension of managing instructional programs. Principals that had a master’s degree as their highest educational attainment were rated higher by the lecturers on the dimension of defining the college mission. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by filling the gap at the college level.

Emotional intelligence and organisational commitment of Lecturers at Kyambogo University

The study examined the casual link between emotional intelligence and organisational commitment of lecturers at Kyambogo University. Specifically, the study examined the link between the four emotional intelligence competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management with organisational commitment of full-time lecturers at Kyambogo University. The three-component model of organisational commitment by Allen and Meyer, which describes it in terms of affective, normative, and continuance commitment, was used to assess the concept. Using the correlational research design, the study adopted the quantitative approach. The study participants were 175 full-time lecturers of the selected university. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Structural equation modelling (SEM) using SmartPLS was used to analyse the data. The study findings indicated that while self-management and social awareness were significant determinants of organisational commitment of full-time lecturers, relationship management and self-awareness were positive but insignificant determinants of organisational commitment. The study concluded that while self-management and social awareness are essential for the organisational commitment of lecturers, relationship management and self-awareness are not. Therefore, it was recommended that to promote the organisational commitment of lecturers, university managers should take cognisance of lecturers' self-management and social awareness more than relationship management and self-awareness.

The Effectiveness of Curriculum Review in Improving Quality, Relevance, and Students’ Employability in University Education in Uganda

The study examined the relationship between curriculum review and students’ employability in the faculty of science at Kyambogo University, Uganda. The population comprised of lecturers in the faculty of science and the sample size consisted of 66 full time lecturers. The specific objective of the study was to assess the relationship between curriculum review and students’ employability. Curriculum review was assessed regarding its relevance in developing professional skills, personal skills, and interpersonal skills as important employability skills for students. Quantitative results revealed that there is a positive statistically significant correlation between curriculum review and students’ employability (Professional skills r= 0.766, p=.0.001; Personal skills r=0.596, p=0.356; interpersonal skills, r=0.349, p=0.497). Regression analysis indicated that curriculum review (β = 0.75, P = 0.00) < 0.05) had a strong positive significant effect on students’ employability. Qualitative results revealed that curriculum review is one of the strategies of quality assurance at the programme level; participation of key stakeholders in the curriculum review ensures the quality and relevance of the curriculum; and financial facilitation of curriculum review process motivates higher levels of output. It is therefore recommended that: the University financially facilitates curricula reviews so that key stakeholders get involved to improve the quality and relevance of curricula; Kyambogo University should collaborate and develop partnerships with industries to improve educational innovation, University technology, and promote knowledge transfer from university to industry and society, and consequently enhance students’ employability.

REALIGNMENT OF LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL PEDAGOGY IN TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

This study attempted an assessment of the language and digital pedagogy of teacher development programmes in Southwest Nigeria universities. To achieve this purpose, four research questions were raised to guide the study. This study utilised the descriptive research design. The sample for this study comprised 33 full-time lecturers in the Department of Language Education in three government-owned universities in Ekiti state. The Digital Pedagogy and Language Instruction Repertoire Questionnaire (DPLIRQ) was employed for data retrieval. The correlation coefficient yielded an internal consistency of 0.84, adjudged high enough for the study. Data were collected by the researcher and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods with weighted means and standard deviation. The result showed an appreciable level of lecturers’ digital awareness and pedagogical proficiency in language instruction. However, the result also showed insufficient and under-utilization of state-of-the-art digital tools for language instruction in Southwest Nigerian universities. Generally, the results of this study showed the need to fully inculcate digital pedagogy in language education programmes in the curriculum of government-owned universities in Southwest Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study encapsulated recommendations for adequate provision of state–of–the–art digital facilities in language education programmes in the university system.

The Influence of Organization Culture, Work Environment and Leadership On Performance of Fulltime Lecturer (Case Study of Private Higher Education Institution which Supported by Corporate)

The goals of this study were to examine and evaluate how leadership, organizational culture, and the workplace affect performance, both partially and collectively. The quantitative study methodology utilized involved distributing questionnaires to a population of permanent lecturers who work in private universities established by corporations. The sample contains 225 respondents. The study's conclusions show that corporate culture has a considerable, positive impact on performance, with an influence of 33.1% and a t-count of 13.334, based on multiple linear regression analysis performed using SPSS version 26. The second set of findings only partially supports the notion that the workplace positively and significantly affects performance, with an effect of 20.4% and a t-count of 3.529. The third set of results partially reveals that performance is positively and significantly impacted by leadership, with an influence of 10.7% and a t-count of 2.095.

Management factors that influence the transportation instructor quality development of Universities in Thailand

The purpose of this research was to investigate management factors that influence the transportation Instructor quality development of universities in Thailand. The studied population consisted of 560 administrators and lecturers by their respective positions (i.e. Dean, Head of Department, and full-time lecturers) from universities under the Ministry of Education. Data were analyzed using Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis with F-statistics and Adjusted R2 to find the factors affecting transportation instructor quality development. The results revealed that factors such as organizational culture and learning organization have an influence on universities’ transportation instructor quality in terms of teaching and research at the 0.05 significance level. Therefore, there should be promotion of organizational cultures, including aspects such as participation, harmony, adaptibility, and mission-oriented mindsets, using them as guidelines for organizational management. At the same time, administrators at all levels should create awareness among the lecturers about the importance of developing academic performance and clarify the criteria.

So You Think You Won’t Be A Supervisor?

Collaboration between faculty, faculty practitioners, and practitioners enhances teaching and research opportunities, provides more hands-on learning opportunities, and improves the knowledge and experience of all of those involved. Students benefit from learning about real world scenarios to couple with theoretical knowledge. Such experience improves student outcomes and informs their professionalism. Practitioners bring value added to the department with real-time information on new practices, trends, and solutions. Administrations recognize this value added and are striving to foster more inclusivity. Collaboration builds more resiliency into LIS programs and encourages the development of new leaders in our classrooms.
 Most LIS programs include a management course and usually required. Anecdotally many students react to the course with a distain or non-preference for supervisory work and self-identify as not expecting to move into management or supervision. Many course designs include an assignment meant to have students interact with practicing library supervisors or managers in order to learn through that lens.
 This panel will encourage participants to think critically about the role of practitioners in LIS education, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for future roles in administration. Practitioners, whether as adjunct faculty, guest speakers, or full-time lecturers, bring greater emphasis to the lived experiences of the field to the classroom. This blend of current research with current experience offers a more holistic program to the student. Both administrators and accrediting agencies recognize the depth this blend brings to departments as evidenced by shifting attitudes and the development of greater support.
 This panel will discuss:
 
 Resilience and leadership in action
 The concept of capacity and the impact on leadership effectiveness
 Discussion of data collected from current practitioners through interviews conducted by current LIS students under the guidance of practitioner educators
 Exploration of resilience and leadership in library administrations during the challenges of COVID (2020-2022)

Leading in Entrepreneurial Universities: Do Demographics Display Different Commitments?

For the excellence of universities as instructional institutions, lecturers' dedication has been extensively acknowledged as a productive trajectory. Since public university in Indonesia remains the most influential place leading to the growth of a nation, it needs dedicated lecturers as strategic partners. This study analyzes the contemporary dedication of lecturers by looking at affective, continuance, or normative dimensions and assesses whether or not there is any major variance between the chosen demographics over organizational dedication questions. The information had been received from 500 full-time lecturers serving public universities in Indonesia. The findings indicate that most lecturers possess continuance commitment (CC), for they calculate the prices and advantages associated with no longer serving the university. Further, when better options are available, they will leave their universities. From the selected demographic variables examined, only the level of education and length of service significantly affect the commitment of university teachers. This study finds that the lecturers and the universities are engaged in a reciprocal relationship. When lecturers are treated professionally, they respond with more outstanding commitment as they discover them as a necessary section of the organization. Consequently, universities rely on dedicated lecturers to create and sustain a competitive advantage in maintaining world ranking.

The integration of technology into ELT: a case of STBA’s lecturers

Technology has had a major impact, especially on education. The integration of technology into ELT to facilitate the learning and teaching process has become a more and more popular trend. This research was a case study designed to explore the integration of technology into ELT by the lecturers of STBA Pontianak. The data were gathered from 3 full-time lecturers at the STBA Pontianak using semi-structured interviews, observation, and audiovisual materials. The research found out that the lecturers of STBA Pontianak had positive perceptions towards the integration of technology into ELT due to their belief in technology-enhanced language learning, technology knowledge, and understanding; two of them have been integrating technology as transformation (modification and redefinition) tools in its pedagogical processes; and the constraints of integrating technology into ELT dealt with the limited resources, time, internet access, and the technology that did not fit with the courses. It is suggested that the lecturers work in collaboration with each other to share ideas and teaching strategies, as wells as to integrate the technology into ELT.

Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Dosen Program Studi Perhotelan Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta Kota Bandung

This research’s title is "The Influence of Work Satisfaction on the Lecturer Performance Full Time Lecturer Hospitality Study Program in Private Universities in Bandung", The purpose of this research are to know the condition of job satisfaction and full time lecturer performance Hospitality Study Program in Private Universities in Bandung, and also to analyze the influence of lecturer job satisfaction on the lecturer performance in the Private Universities Hospitality Study Program In Bandung. The method used in this research is survey method with the level of explanation is associative. The Respondents in this research is using census with total of respondents are 57 respondents. The Data collection techniques are using literature study and questionnaires. The results of this research (1). job satisfaction and lecturer performance in high category. (2). The influence of the lecturer job satisfaction on the lecturer performance is at 63,50%, so it can be concluded that the job satisfaction variable has a positive and significant effect on the lecturer performance variable.

The Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence on Lecturer Work Performance

The purpose of this research is to observe the influence of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence on lecturer work performance and also to explore the moderation effect of lecturer certification on the correlation between emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence towards the lecturer work performance. This research uses the quantitative approach by applying the survey method based on primary data. Data is collected from 306 respondents who are full-time lecturers in Pelita Harapan University, with 59 indicator questions under the category of emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and lecturer work performance. The sampling technique in this research is simple random sampling. The Analyzing instrument used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS - SEM). The result of the research reveals that emotional intelligence positively and significantly influences lecturer work performance, lecture certification does not give a positive influence in moderating between spiritual intelligence and lecturer work performance. This result of this research is beneficial for Higher Education in determining policies or descisions that will be taken in the management and the improvement of lecturer work performancer.

Meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior among lecturers: The mediating role of work passion

The previous meta-analysis found that the corrected correlation between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior was relatively low.This study investigates the mediating effect of work passion in the relationship between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior. Data were collected using an online self-report questionnaire on full-time lecturers in some cities in Indonesia (N=162). Data were analyzed using Hayes PROCESS macro on SPSS software. Results showed that meaningful work was positively related to organizational citizenship behavior and work passion. Results also showed that work passion was positively correlated with organizational citizenship behavior. The mediation analysis showed that work passion fully mediated the relationship between meaningful work and organizational citizenship behavior. The theoretical and practical implications of the study were further discussed.

Open Access Electronic Resources Use and Research Productivity of Faculty Members: A Case Study of a Selected University in Ghana

Research is one of the key pillars in the teaching and learning situation in any university in the world. However, the approach to research varies from one university to the other. The purpose of this study was to find out how the level of awareness and satisfaction, the challenges and extent of use of open access resources impact research productivity of faculty in *Dartum University. A quantitative survey research method was adopted. A sample size of 62 full-time lecturers and 134 part-time lecturers was selected for the study using a stratified simple random sampling technique. The findings revealed that research productivity is low despite the high level of awareness and satisfaction with open access use. Again, the findings showed that faculty members use open access to a considerable extent and point out some challenges associated with open access use. It was concluded that there is a very weak but significant influence of open access use on research productivity in Dartum University. It is recommended that African universities, and in particular Dartum University, establish or patronise institutional repositories which support open access.

Effect of trainer on entrepreneurial intention of technical and vocational education and training graduates in Kenya

The purpose of the study was to assess effect of trainer attributes on entrepreneurial intention of Technical and Vocation Education and Training graduates in Kenya. Data was collected from 329 final year graduates of six public technical training institutions using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Results show there is a significant positive relationship between trainer attributes and entrepreneurial intention of Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates in Kenya.The study found that full time lecturers constituted the largest source of influence to graduate entrepreneurial intention compared to practicing entrepreneurs and guest speakers. Ideally, practicing entrepreneurs would act as best mentors and role models to inspire entrepreneurial intention as they share their story. The study concludes that trainer attributes can be used to predict entrepreneurial intention of graduates, but this aspect is still underutilized and underdeveloped. Furthermore, effect of trainer attributes on entrepreneurial intention of graduates has not been subjected to much empirical investigation in Kenya in spite of entrepreneurship education being compulsory in technical institutions. Accordingly, the study recommends collaboration with the industry to establish a pool of practicing entrepreneurs who will be used from time to time in entrepreneurship instruction. Standardization of requisite competencies for entrepreneurship trainers as well as and continuous capacity building of entrepreneurship trainers is desirable. A tracer study should be carried out to establish the percentage of graduates who actually actualize their entrepreneurial intention.

Psychosocial safety climate, work engagement and organizational commitment in Malaysian research universities: the mediating role of job resources

PurposeThe current study is an examination of the effects of psychosocial safety climate on work engagement, organisational commitment and to mediate job resources in Malaysian research universities (RUs) during pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe population of this study consisted of full-time lecturers who work in Malaysian RUs at least a year. A sampling technique was used to select the respondents for this study. A total of 1,000 questionnaires were administered to respondents from 5 Malaysian RUs with 484 usable questionnaires were returned, giving a response rate of 48.4%.FindingsThe present study’s objective is to examine psychosocial safety climate’s (PSC) effect, job resources on work engagement and organizational commitment. The study also aims to test the mediating roles of job resources on PSC’s relationship, work engagement and organizational commitment. It is interesting to note that the relationship between PSC and work engagement was not significant.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the present study had contributed to the existing literature, the present study’s result cannot be generalized. Suggestions for future research include an attempt to conduct a study over three-time points that looks at both the employee’s perspective, managerial perspective and organizational perspective within the workplace. All correlation and cross-sectional studies identified the need for a comprehensive three-wave study to examine the model’s longitudinal effects accurately.Practical implicationsThe finding shown that university is suggested to apply higher PSC to allow their management discover more ways to increase the adequate job resources to support lecturers in RUs and in improving their work engagement and organizational commitment.Originality/valueThe integration of PSC in academicians of Malaysian RUs provides a novel perspective.

Assessment of Customer Service Provision for Enhanced User Satisfaction in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of St Paul’s University Library, Kiambu County, Kenya

Primarily, academic libraries and librarians’ objective is to satisfy library users. Customer satisfaction in business seeks to maintain and enhance the relationship between customers and organizations to win loyalty and ensure survival in the competitive world of information explosion. Customer satisfaction, therefore, implies customers’ perception that his or her expectations have been met or surpassed. The purpose of this study was to assess the customer service provision for enhanced user satisfaction in academic libraries with a focus on St Paul’s University Library. The objectives of the study were to establish the quality of information resources/services offered at the library; to determine the level of awareness and accessibility of the existing information resources; to establish strategies/methods used to ensure effective customer satisfaction; and to determine challenges encountered by library users while seeking information services at St. Paul’s university library. The study was both quantitative and qualitative in nature and descriptive survey method was used. The study was carried out at St Paul’s university library main campus, which is located in Kiambu County, along Limuru Road, about 32 Kms from the City of Nairobi. The target population included144 full time second, 159 third year full time students, 65 full time lecturers, 31library staff and the Chief University Librarian. The researcher used stratified random sampling to select the respondents and a sample size of 161 respondents was selected from the target population. Data was collected using different questionnaires administered to the students, lecturers and library staff while the interview schedule was used on the University librarian. Data was analyzed, interpreted and presented using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the library is well equipped with quality information materials both in written and electronic formats and that generally, the services offered at the library were of good standards and library users were treated with respect and courtesy while seeking library services. The findings showed that it is important for librarians to increase communication between library users and library staff, conduct regular staff training on customer care to enhance customer service practices. The findings further showed that a large number of the users visit the library to be able to access and retrieve information materials from online sources; library users get to know about new information materials acquired by the library through: library visits, current awareness service (CAS), Own initiative or visits and notice boards. In conclusion, this research will be used to improve services in the library and also better the library profession as well as contribute majorly to the body of knowledge in the area of library customer service provision and user satisfaction. This study recommended that there is need to transform, re-engineer and improve library services to conform to changing user’s academic needs in the University.

Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam: Transitioning from the Traditional Learning Approach to the Blended Learning Approach

Although blended learning (BL) has been utilized in English language teaching globally for the past few decades, it is a new phenomenon in the Vietnamese context. Little research has been done to simultaneously investigate how students and lecturers perceive blended learning implementation for English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching and learning in Vietnam, particularly within the higher education context. This study thus aims to investigate lecturers’ and students’ perspectives on BL implementation in an English Fundamentals course at a polytechnic in Hanoi, Vietnam. Data was collected via an online survey of 1500 non-English majors in the Fall 2019 semester and via interviews with 5 full-time EFL lecturers. The findings revealed that lecturers and students had positive perceptions of BL. For lecturers, the implementation of BL impacted their teaching approach and shifted the teaching of grammar and vocabulary from face-to-face to self-studying grammar and vocabulary using online lessons, devoting more in-class time to practicing speaking. Students meanwhile revealed that BL helped them develop self-autonomy of learning.