A systematic review of research on early career academics’ identity in neoliberal higher education from 2008 to 2022

Zhang, Luyao Elva; Gong, Yang Frank

doi:10.1080/07294360.2024.2354288

Higher Education Research & Development

2024

DOI: 10.1080/07294360.2024.2354288

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A systematic review of research on early career academics’ identity in neoliberal higher education from 2008 to 2022

Luyao Elva Zhang,

Yang Frank Gong

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Becoming an academic in Spanish higher education: an in-depth narrative study

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PurposeThis article focuses on understanding the evolution of the academic identity of a university academic within the contemporary university context, highlighting the significant influence of professional performance evaluations.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve the objectives, a narrative-biographical approach was used, through an in-depth analysis of the life and professional career of a Spanish academic.FindingsThe results reveal a progression in identity from a state of naivety to that of a survivor, characterized by a strong adherence to the demands of scientific production, with research assuming a central role. This shift is motivated by an enduring pursuit of stable employment conducive to full professional and personal development. Several factors influence this change, including the context of evaluation, lack of funding, relationship with the thesis supervisor, and job instability, among others. The article concludes by outlining policy implications aimed at enhancing the work and professional standards of university faculty. These recommendations include awareness-raising initiatives, re-evaluating existing evaluation systems, and promoting institutional support, among other measures. Implementing these strategies is expected to optimize the professional growth of academics and, therefore, enhance the quality of services provided by universities.Originality/valueAlthough previous research has acknowledged the impact of these evaluations, this study stands out by exploring how academic identity is shaped and reconfigured over the course of a career.

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A systematic review of research on early career academics’ identity in neoliberal higher education from 2008 to 2022

Cited by 2 publications

References 40 publications

‘Finally, it's all in vain’: A Chinese as an additional language teacher's agency in navigating the teaching-research nexus in a neoliberal Chinese university

‘Finally, it's all in vain’: A Chinese as an additional language teacher's agency in navigating the teaching-research nexus in a neoliberal Chinese university

Becoming an academic in Spanish higher education: an in-depth narrative study

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