Faculty'S Role in the Artificial Intelligence Era. Our Continuing Changing Challenge

Luna A.; Da Silva Ovando A.C.; Jurburg D.; Roman K.; Chong M. · EDUNINE 2026 - 10th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: The Role of Engineering and Computer Technology as Artificial Intelligence turns into Reality: A Challenge for Professional Education, Proceedings (2026) · DOI: 10.1109/edunine62390.2026.11546822

Resumen

Society is changing at a remarkable pace, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become one of the most influential forces driving this transformation. Higher education is directly affected: while students tend to adopt AI tools with enthusiasm-drawn by their efficiency, accessibility, and appeal-faculty are still defining how these technologies fit into their teaching and professional identity. This study examines how university faculty perceive their role in the classroom in the context of AI. Using a qualitative survey design across multiple disciplines, it draws on the perspectives of 36 faculty members to explore evolving responsibilities, teaching methods, and student engagement. The results indicate that although AI is already widely adopted in teaching practice, its integration remains uneven, with significant concerns around plagiarism, weakened critical thinking, and insufficient institutional support. The findings underscore the importance of the faculty as a facilitator and strategic integrator of AI, ensuring that technology complements pedagogical judgment and that education keeps pace with innovation and its broader social impact.

Instituciones: Universidad del Pacífico