Poster #3 - Australian Faculty's Perceptions of Their Professional Responsibilities in Preparing Students for Global Labor Market

• In Event: 67.071 - MTCC Poster Session 16
  In Poster Session: 67.071-2 - Faculty Teaching, Evaluation, and Development Posters

Abstract

Universities worldwide are giving increased emphasis on developing students' global competence and enhance their capability to live and work in different parts of the world. Although faculty plays a crucial role in this agenda, its impact on their perceived responsibilities and academic work is under-researched. This paper aims to explore Australian faculty’s perceptions of their professional responsibilities in preparing students for global labour market. Drawing on empirical data and positioning theory, the study finds that a large number of the faculty members do not see the development of students’ employability in transnational contexts an emphasized professional responsibility. The findings reveal that the faculty’s self-positioning of their professional roles is mainly shaped by the disciplines they are located in.

Authors

• Ly Tran

• Truc Le, Deakin University