Affiliation:
1. Arkansas State University, USA
Abstract
This chapter examines the complex landscape of faculty accountability in modern higher education institutions. It analyzes the traditional supervisory structures and evaluation systems while highlighting emerging challenges and tensions in faculty assessment. Additionally, it explores the multiple dimensions of faculty accountability, including the tenure and promotion process, the role of student evaluations, and peer review systems. Particular attention is given to how these systems impact faculty of underrepresented identities and the increasing prevalence of non-tenure track positions. This chapter also explores how mission creep and shifting faculty-student dynamics affect accountability standards. Through an analysis of current practices and limitations, the chapter provides evidence-based recommendations for improving faculty accountability systems while promoting equity and institutional effectiveness in higher education.