I august 2025 holdes det en konferanse om digitale teknologier i høyere utdanning som kan være av interesse for Dosentforeningens medlemmer og andre som vil søke opprykk i dosentstigen.
Bakgrunn
ICITL 2024 – The International Conference of Innovative Technologies and Learning – ble arrangert på universitetet i Tartu, Estland, 14.-16. august 2024. Der ble man enige om at neste års arrangement legges til OsloMet 5. – 7. august med professor Frode Sandnes som Conference Chair.
Dosentforeningens Helge Høivik har takket ja til en forespørsel om å legge opp og lede et eget spor, Conference Track, om KI for akademisk kvalifisering gjennom utviklingsarbeid slik dette nå er definert i dosentstigen. Dette retter seg selvsagt også mot tilsvarende internasjonale kvalifikasjonsordninger.
- Arbeidstittel for dette sporet er DIAS – DIgital ASsistants and Learning Environments in Career Development in Higher Education.
- Konferansebidragene blir fagfellevurdert og utgitt på Springer Verlag.
God mulighet for dosentstigen
- Gamle kriterier: De som nærmer seg tidspunkt for søknad og er tydelig orientert mot å bli evaluert etter de gamle kritetiene. Da må man søke før 01.08 2025. Det kan tenkes at man selv vil bruke KI i eget arbeid med søknad, forbedring av underliggende dokumentasjon m.v. Det kan og tenkes at man vil legge inn et FoU-arbeid med bruk av KI eller annen IKT i undervisning
- Overlapp med tilpasning til nye kriterier. Her kan noen tydelige deler av arbeidet være ferdigstilt i 2024 eller tidlig i 2025. Det er likevel tvilsomt om søknaden er klar før 01.08.2025. Det kan da være behov for å toppe arbeidet med et tydelig utviklingsprosjekt. Som under forrige punkt kan det være nyttig med KI-støtte i selve søknadsarbeidet, men kanskjebogså med et særegent og KI- eller bredere IKT-orientert utviklingsarbeid. Det kunne f.eks. designes i 4. kvartal 2024, finslipes og gjennomføres i 1. kvartal 2025 og så analyseres og dokumenteres i 2. kvartal 2025. Det gjøres med tanke på å få det antatt før 01.08.2025 for bruk med ENTEN gamle ELLER nye kriterier. Det kan være aktuelt med KI-støtte for å omprofilere dokumentasjon og søknad for gamle kriterier slik at de bedre passet til de nye.
- Søknad etter nye kriterier. Dette vil trolig gjelde søkere som klart ser at de ikke kan eller vil søke på grunnlag av gamle kriterier, og som går 100% inn for de nye. Også her kan det det være utviklingsprosjekter som ferdigstilles og dokumenteres med paper på ICITL 2025 5. til 7. august. Men det kan væren like aktuelt å se dette som pilotprosjekter med full gjennomføring 2025/26 og seinere. Også det kan inngå som paper som Work in Progress, mer begrepsavklarende artikkel og/eller med delresultater våren 2025.
Det skjer også et parallellt arbeid som er rettet mot KI-støtte for opprykk i dosentstigen i regi av Dosentforeningen med partnere.
Invitasjon
- Helge Høivik (helge krøllalfa oslomet.no)
Make a broad survey of the Internet to find conference and paper calls for topics of relevance to AI as a component in experimental developnent work and research, and as a tool to handle applications and documentation for career development in academia. Based on this make a detailed suggestion for a call for a conference track called “DIAS – Digital Assistants in Career Development in Higher Education”.
Response:
Based on a comprehensive survey of recent calls for papers and conference themes related to the application of AI in higher education, several key trends have emerged that can inform the design of a conference track dedicated to “Digital Assistants in Career Development in Higher Education” (DIAS).
This track aims to foster a nuanced discussion on the integration of AI in academic career development, providing a platform for experimental development as well as theoretical and applied research. We encourage contributions in different formats, from diverse disciplines and perspectives to ensure a rich dialogue on this rapidly evolving topic.
Key trends:
- AI as educational and administrative tools: AI is increasingly being integrated into educational contexts to perform tasks such as course design, grading, and learning analytics. This includes automating administrative duties, enhancing student engagement, and improving accessibility in learning environments.
- AI’s impact on student learning and experience: The use of AI tools, like chatbots and generative AI, in higher education is a growing area of interest. Research indicates mixed outcomes; while these tools can enhance academic performance and provide real-time support, they may also lead to reduced human interaction, affecting student well-being and social connections.
- Ethical and practical challenges: The integration of AI in higher education brings up critical ethical considerations, such as privacy, the risk of increased academic dishonesty, and the potential for AI to reinforce biases. Institutions are grappling with how to responsibly incorporate these tools while maintaining the integrity of educational outcomes.
- AI in professional development: AI is also being leveraged to assist with professional development in academia, helping with tasks like literature review, data analysis, and even the drafting of academic documents. This is particularly relevant as AI can support career progression by streamlining the often labor-intensive documentation and application processes required in academic careers.
Call for papers (outline):
Track Title: DIAS – Digital Assistants in Career Development in Higher Education
Track Chair: professor (em.) Helge Høivik, Oslo Metropolitan University and Dosentforeningen
Description:
This track invites papers that explore the role of artificial intelligence as a transformative tool in the career development and professional advancement of academics. As AI technologies become increasingly sophisticated, their potential to streamline and enhance various aspects of academic work—ranging from student-oriented solutions, research & development activities and to collaborative and administrative efforts —grows rapudly.
We seek submissions that present recent experiences and insights, that critically assess and describe real implications of AI on academic careers, both positive and negative, and propose innovative frameworks and development projects for integrating these technologies in a way that supports equitable and sustainable professional development and increased quality in teaching and learning.
Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to (to be expanded and further redacted)
- Digital Assistants in Academic Experimental Development, Research and Publication: Evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools in assisting with project planning and design, documentation, empirical evaluation, presentation, literature reviews, drafting proposals, and other scholarly communications.
- Ethical Considerations in AI-driven Career Development: Addressing concerns related to bias, data privacy, and the potential for AI to exacerbate existing inequities in academia.
- AI for Inclusivity and Collaboration in Career Development: Exploring how AI can support inter- and intra-institutional development, inclusion of underrepresented groups in academia and contribute to a more inclusive environment for professional growth.
- AI and Academic Administration: How AI can streamline administrative processes related to career development, including tenure applications, grant writing, and performance evaluations.
- AI in Academic Career Planning: Use cases where AI supports faculty in mapping career trajectories, identifying research opportunities, and managing workloads.
Submission Guidelines:
Submissions should be original, unpublished work that contributes to the discourse and shared experiences on AI in higher education, with a particular focus on career development. Papers should not exceed 8,000 words, including references, and must follow the [Conference Name] format. Please submit your manuscript through the conference submission portal by [submission deadline].
Important Dates:
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- Submission Deadline: [Date]
- Notification of Acceptance: [Date]
- Camera-Ready Submission: [Date]
- Conference Dates: 5th – 7th of August 2025