Private Jordanian universities faculty members' training needs in the northern region from their perspective

Abstract

Identifying the training needs of faculty members in private Jordanian universities constitutes a fundamental challenge in the effort to enhance academic performance in higher education institutions. This quantitative study aimed to explore these needs by analyzing a stratified random sample of 310 faculty members working at various private universities in Jordan. The findings revealed that the "employment of technology" dimension ranked highest in importance, while the "teaching" dimension ranked lowest. The results showed no statistically significant differences attributable to gender, except for the "community service" dimension, which was more prominent among faculty members in the humanities. The study also found statistically significant differences in favor of faculty members holding the rank of "Assistant Professor" in the areas of teaching, communication and social relations, and scientific research. Furthermore, professors expressed a greater interest in integrating technology into teaching and learning processes. Based on these findings, the study recommends the development of targeted training programs focusing on these key areas, with particular emphasis on enhancing faculty members’ proficiency in English as the language of instruction through intensive language training courses.