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Up in the air: an examination of the work�life balance of fly-in�fly-out academics

There is a dearth of research on the work�life balance experiences of academics who undertake short-term international teaching assignments. Academics who teach offshore are also accountable for onshore activities including lecturing, research, supervision of higher degree students, mentoring, publi...

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Main Authors: Jais J., Smyrnios K.X., Hoare L.A.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-222182023-05-29T13:59:40Z Up in the air: an examination of the work�life balance of fly-in�fly-out academics Jais J. Smyrnios K.X. Hoare L.A. 56602524800 6508074868 43661396900 There is a dearth of research on the work�life balance experiences of academics who undertake short-term international teaching assignments. Academics who teach offshore are also accountable for onshore activities including lecturing, research, supervision of higher degree students, mentoring, publishing and administrative obligations inter alia. These responsibilities pose further challenges to work and life. Within the context of a qualitative design, 11 academics were interviewed in depth regarding their short-term international teaching experiences. Specific issues relating to family separation, excessive work hours, poor assignment planning and lack of organisational recognition were identified. Findings have important implications for academics, and university policy and practice. � 2015 HERDSA. Final 2023-05-29T05:59:40Z 2023-05-29T05:59:40Z 2015 Article 10.1080/07294360.2015.1024623 2-s2.0-84949536287 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84949536287&doi=10.1080%2f07294360.2015.1024623&partnerID=40&md5=bc0a7ee6a3a667fd361a62e9319c6aee https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/22218 34 6 1123 1137 Routledge Scopus
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description There is a dearth of research on the work�life balance experiences of academics who undertake short-term international teaching assignments. Academics who teach offshore are also accountable for onshore activities including lecturing, research, supervision of higher degree students, mentoring, publishing and administrative obligations inter alia. These responsibilities pose further challenges to work and life. Within the context of a qualitative design, 11 academics were interviewed in depth regarding their short-term international teaching experiences. Specific issues relating to family separation, excessive work hours, poor assignment planning and lack of organisational recognition were identified. Findings have important implications for academics, and university policy and practice. � 2015 HERDSA.
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