The Changing Role of University Faculty in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Literature Review

Dwi Sulisworo; Gokhan Ofluoglu

doi:10.56741/bei.v4i02.1095

Authors

Dwi Sulisworo
dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-8505
Gokhan Ofluoglu Bülent Ecevit University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4909-1113

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/bei.v4i02.1095

Keywords:

AI Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Faculty Roles, Higher Education, Pedagogy

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education has profoundly influenced teaching and learning processes. This study investigates the evolving roles of university faculty in the AI era by synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed literature, policy reports, and institutional research. A systematic literature review was conducted based on 32 key sources published between 2018 and 2024. The results reveal three significant transformations: (1) pedagogical innovations with AI-assisted tools, (2) the shift in administrative responsibilities and decision-making supported by AI analytics, and (3) emerging ethical roles and the need for AI literacy among faculty. The study concludes that AI enhances efficiency and demands a reconfiguration of professional identity, calling for continuous professional development, ethical frameworks, and institutional support.

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Author Biographies

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Professor of Learning Technology at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta. He has an extensive record of publications in journals and conference proceedings nationally and internationally. Sulisworo's research interests focus on the application of technology in education and its impact on developing students' competencies. He is committed to advancing innovative approaches to integrating technology in learning environments. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

Gokhan Ofluoglu, Bülent Ecevit University

is a lecturer and researcher at Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey, specializing in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations. He holds a verified academic email address at beun.edu.tr. His academic work focuses on analyzing labor markets, employment policies, workplace relations, and the socio-economic factors affecting the workforce. He has participated in various academic conferences and published research papers in national and international journals. (email: gofluoglu@yahoo.com).

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