Time Management for Faculty: A Framework for Intentional Productivity and Well-Being

Abstract

Faculty work includes a wide range of responsibilities and long lists of tasks. Some of these tasks have more immediate deadlines and necessitate frequent attention, while other responsibilities are longer-term projects. For example, teaching preparation can consume a large proportion of a new faculty member's time; however, one's research and writing cannot be neglected. New faculty in particular may be faced with teaching, research, and service activities all requiring their time and attention at an intensity level that they might not have encountered before. This can lead to a faculty member feeling overwhelmed and trigger self-doubt. This paper presents a research-based, holistic framework and strategies for time management, with an emphasis on taking an intentional approach to allocating time and effort to high priority activities that require both immediate and sustained, long-term attention. Another goal of this time management framework is supporting one's well-being, which can often be neglected. The PRIDE framework for time management consists of five components: Priorities, Reflection, Implementation, Deadlines, and Emotions. These five components are considered when making decisions about individual tasks and setting plans for each day, week, or semester, or for a complex project.

A View of Time in Open and Distance Learning

“…This study uses a time management framework known as PRIDE (Priorities, Reflection, Implementation, Deadlines, and Emotions) to support one's well-being, which neglects (Chan Hilton, 2017). There are five components to consider when making decisions about individual tasks and setting plans for each day, week, or semester or for a complex project.…”

Improving Time Management through a Chair's Planning Calendar

“…At the start of the week, check the planning calendar, and schedule time to address tasks on the daily or weekly calendar. During each weekly planning session, which can take just fifteen minutes, identify high‐priority and important goals across your areas of work, delegate tasks, and send reminders to those involved in the activities (for additional time management strategies, see Chan Hilton 2017). The chair's calendar can be color‐coded for the different attributes, such as category, level of effort, and who is involved.…”

Basic Managerial Skills, Time Management, as a Key to Achieve Work and Personal Goals

“…Time management also negatively predicted academic procrastination. In his study, Chan Hilton [8] focused on working at a faculty where it is necessary to fulfill a broad spectrum of responsibilities and manage long lists of tasks. Some of these tasks require several immediate deadlines and need attention often; other responsibilities are long-term projects.…”