Comparison between the Viewpoints of Faculty Members Regarding the Share of Scholarship Functions in Different Disciplines

Previous research suggests that the type and amount of the activities of faculty members vary depending on the nature of various disciplines. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the viewpoints of faculty members regarding the share of scholarship functions in different disciplines.
This descriptive survey was conducted in 2014. Sample population consisted of 1,200 faculty members at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Shiraz University, Iran. Based on Morgan’s table, 300 members were selected as the research units, and 265 questionnaires were completed. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire with 37 items, which were scored based on a Likert scale. Content validity and face validity of the questionnaires were assessed by five experts, and the reliability was confirmed at the Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA.
In all disciplines, research had the highest share, and commitment in research (engagement with the community) had the lowest share. Share of research in the disciplines of engineering, basic sciences, and basic medical sciences was higher comparatively (P According to the results, share of the scholarships varied depending on the nature of the disciplines, which should be taken into account in the regulations and modifications of the evaluation systems for faculty members.