Faculty Members Development Model at Farhangian University with Grounded Theory Approach

Faculty members are one of the major factors in the structure of higher education in a country.Therefore,the development of faculty members as part of university-level human resources management has a special place in university management. The faculty members development is key to promoting the quality of higher education. The purpose of this study was to develop a model of development faculty members at Farhangian University.

The present study was conducted within the framework of a qualitative approach and using the grounded theory approach.Data were collected and analyzed using semi-structured interviews,focusing on the two traits of twist and compeer in three stages of open coding, axial coding and selective coding were collected and analyzed used MAXQDA software.Sampling was purposeful and theoretical. To evaluate the validity of the theory based on the present research,three methods of participant review and review of non-participating experts and questionnaire capability were used.

Based on the interviews, 650 codes or basic concepts, 92 sub-categories and 14 main categories were extracted; the extracted categories were analyzed in the form of a paradigm model.
 

Findings show that the main categories of Faculty development in Farhangian University are based on antecedents, processes and outcomes. It is suggested that academic policymakers have a systematic view on the theory and practice of this paradigm. Because, each of these categories are effective in planning, organizing and optimally leading the development of faculty members.