Academics' Roles and Responsibilities in Higher Education

In today's academic environment, scientific and teaching staff usually juggle a multitude of tasks and roles in their daily work. However, it's not always evident which tasks, processes, and outcomes educators are responsible for, what they feel accountable for due to personal beliefs, and what lies beyond their realm of responsibility. This ambiguity can shape a professional self-concept that may lead to dedication, but also to indifference or unrealistically high expectations regarding teaching duties.

This workshop is designed for lecturers and academic staff at higher education institutions who wish to reflect on and develop their roles and responsibilities in the academic context. In this interactive course, participants will critically examine their self-perception as educators and explore the diverse expectations placed upon them. Together, we will investigate the concept of "responsibility" in the higher education context and analyze the various responsibilities of different actors in the university system. The aim of the workshop is to develop a deeper understanding of one's own role, clearly define responsibilities, and develop strategies to meet these effectively. Through group work and reflective exercises, participants will gain practical tools to make their teaching more conscious and effective.


Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to

  • critically examine their own self-perception and external expectations regarding their teaching activities
  • contextualize the concept of "responsibility" and assign responsibilities in the context of higher education teaching based on the model
  • reflect on their own responsibilities as well as those of other university stakeholders (students, examination office, university management, etc.) through various tasks

University: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Seminar host: Dr. Uwe Fahr, Anna-Katharina Scholz
Location:
FBZHL der FAU
Dr.-Mack-Str. 77, Fürth, Technikum 2 // 3. OG, Raum 4-32

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Dates: 07.05.2025 , 09:00 - 12:30 Uhr
Costs:

The following attendance fees apply:

  • Lecturers at a Bavarian university with a full-time position (60-100%), 25 €
  • Lecturers at a Bavarian university with a part-time position (up to 59,9%), 15 €

Available slots: 12 slots, thereof 11 available
Stufe: Basic and advanced level
Credible hours: Area D with 4 operation units
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