Developing and validating the professional competency model of faculty members at farhangian university

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted on the professional competencies of university faculty members. However, research that neglects the professional competencies of the faculty members of Farhangian University, which has led to the design of the competency model, has been neglected. Aims: The aim of this study was to develop and validate the model of professional competencies of faculty members of Farhangian University with an explanatory approach. Method: The research was simultaneous. The statistical population included 700 professors and faculty members of Farhangian University of Provinces (Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, Isfahan and Fars) in 2018, and 200 of these professors were selected as targeted clusters. The tools of the present study were: Questionnaire of professional competencies of the researcher made in 2018. Data analysis was performed using Friedman test, exploratory factor analysis and correlation coefficient. Results: Pattern obtained from two main factors; It consists of individual and organizational formation. The individual agent has sub-components, both personal and skill, and the organizational factor also has sub-components of membership, organizational interaction, acceptance of professional responsibility, and utilization of the organization's facilities. Conclusions: If the professional competencies of the faculty members are realized, it will have a expected role in the performance and efficiency of Farhangian University and will have positive effects for the students and teachers.

Keywords

• professional competencies
• faculty members
• farhangian university