Teaching workload and working time of AAD lecturers and their pursuit of key performance indicators within a code of ethics

Kamaruddin, Zumahiran and Ahmad Sarkawi, Azila (2019) Teaching workload and working time of AAD lecturers and their pursuit of key performance indicators within a code of ethics. International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, 4 (1). pp. 7-17. ISSN 2582-1601

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Abstract

Academicsof higher learning institution in Malaysia have their performance measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). At International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), KPIs for academicscomprises six key areas namely teaching, research, publication, supervision, consultancy and services to public. These areas are measured from various operational and functional aspects of the academicswhose officialworking time per weekis forty hours.This studyaims to investigate the potential of achieving these KPIs within the allocated working time incumbent upon the University Code of Ethics. The objectives are: 1) to examine the viability of those KPIs in relation to lecturers’working time and the University Code of Ethics, and 2) to suggest strategies/policies towards holistic achievement of KPIs. Consequently,the Department of Applied Arts and Design was selected to represent the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM. The class scheduleof 2016-2017academic sessionwas analysedto tabulate lecturers’ teaching timeand number of students that they teach. Teaching constitutes the main bulk of their work load, followed by supervision, research and administration. Then, semi-structured interviews with the seven full-time academicswere conducted to verifythe staff workload and working time. The study found that24 (60%)out of 40 hours per week during the two normal semesters were spent for teaching and its related matters like marking of assignments and students’ consultation. Enormous hours were dedicated for teaching and tutorial session, supervision of undergraduate research project and postgraduate students, while lecturers still have to allocate some times for administration works.Shortage of time is a realissue for the lecturers to fully achieve their KPIswhilst avoiding deviations from the University code of ethics. Thus, more holistic and realistic KPI and strategies are needed besides effective human resources for quality academic services and integrity.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Key Performance Indicators, lecturers’ working time, higher learning institution, academic staff
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics N Fine Arts > NX Arts in general T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	dr azila ahmad sarkawi
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2023 10:46
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2023 10:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107978

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