The primary objective of this discussion is to know your opinion on the required qualities for a university faculty member. It is obvious, based on the type of university and subject of study, qualifications may vary. However, in this discussion, we will try to explore the basic/general characteristics which a faculty member should possess.
You are requested to list 5 such characteristics that you think most required. List them based on priority. For example-
1. Subject knowledge,
2. Research and publication,
3. Teaching ability,
4. Ability to motivate the students,
5. Admirable personality.
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1. Mastery of the subject matter, knowledge or education
2. Research capabilities
3. Public Speaking - for lectures, conferences and presentations
4. Interpersonal and Intercultural communication skills - for inclusion and diversity 5. Personality - approachable, kind, relatable, understanding etc.
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It seems you have the right and complete list. The 5 you have listed seems to capture it all.
Some Qualities/characteristics that a University Faculty Member are the Following:
1. He/she has the knowledge of the content he/she is teaching a particular course.
2. Ability to motivate and inspire students to participate more actively in the subject/course you are teaching.
3. Willingness to adopt changes and apply the new techniques and trends in education to a globally and competitive individuals.
4. Eager to do research and Evaluation for the good and improvements of his/her students.
5. Become a mirror of your students success.
A good faculty member is well versed in his/her subject area and current in both pedagogical and research practice. In addition, this person should possess excellent communication skills including good listening skills.
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1. Subject knowledge
2.Teaching ability (including ability to motivate students)
3. Ability to perceive students as individuals.
4. Ability and need to enrich your pedagogical tools
5. have tact and sense of humor
Overall, in Greece, as in most countries there should be evidence of successful research, teaching and managerial work. Of course this depends on the field of the faculty as well as the level of academic post aimed.
For example, in medical faculty, I think there is requirement for clinical experience.
Moreover, e.g. for professorship, successful completion of PhD supervisor is required.
The qualities a University professor need to posses are varied but to mention a few as per my experience are:
- Sound subject knowledge
- Effective in delivering the lecture
- Create a positive impact on the students
- Empathy
- Motivate the students
- Urge for Research
- Integrity and passion
- Update & upgrade knowledge and the pedagogy styles
It is really nice to have replies from esteemed researchers from different countries. Some of the interesting factors have come out, such as- communication skills, passion, confidence, ability to upgrade the knowledge and pedagogical tools, sense of humor, etc. Obviously, leaching is also an ongoing learning process and a faculty member should always update and upgrade himself/herself. However, I think that the most challenging part is to evaluate these qualities while recruiting ( probably 'selecting' will be a more appropriate word) a faculty member. Most of the university, recruit faculty members based on only their educational qualifications, i.e., degrees and CGPA. Another significant challenge is to determine the weight of these qualifications. Weight to each of these qualifications may vary from university to university and from subject to subject.
In my opinion, the prioritised qualities needed to be a university faculty member are as under.
1. Subject knowledge
2. Teaching ability
3. Admirable personality
4. Research and publications
5. Ability to motivate students
I used to think that these 5 characteristics would be necessary to be able to be part of a university faculty. After I became part of one of those faculties I have changed my mind: The only attribute one needs to have is scratch the others back if they scratch your back and nothing else. One member does not allow females in his class and that turned me off this "university faculty".
I think that these: research quality, learning, publication, people life problem solving, and welfare...
Subject knowledge, teaching ability, cooperative personality / team player, reliable, research & publication.
1. Pedagogical Content Knowledge
2. Willingness to learn and develop
3. Patience, honesty, open-mindedness
4. Skilled in 21st-century teaching methods
5. Research and publication (if i had to list a 5th as not all universities care about this one)
Content expert, research driven, compassionate, possesses listening skills, team player, ability to critically analyse and problem solve.
Most required qualities for being university faculty member include: dedication, ability to be mentored, ability to conduct good research, discipline and above all perseverance in all undertakings
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