Responsible decision-making through measured criteria for faculty time use

The demands upon faculty's time use within the three missions of universities have always created shared tensions in many academic settings. However, the move to post-baccalaureate entry in occupational therapy education has added complexity to this mix, with increasing expectations of graduate education and scholarship both for faculty and students. This article will present the development of the EKU-OT Faculty Work Profile, a model for categorizing faculty's time use during an academic year. The model provides a mechanism for faculty exploration of occupational patterns in an academic setting. The need for increased scholarship in occupational therapy education is addressed as an outcome measure for strategic planning. Potential use and implications will be presented as they relate to the complexities of faculty work inherent in higher education settings.