Preseting a model of promoting the work affiliation of professor in Islamic Azad University

The purpose of this study was to present a model for increasing the job engagement of professors of Islamic Azad universities.

The research method was applied in terms of purpose; in terms of data type, it was mixed (qualitative-quantitative); in terms of data collection method or the nature and method of research, it was non-experimental - correlation. The statistical population of the qualitative part of the study consisted of academics and higher education experts. Purposeful approach to theoretical saturation was used to determine qualitative research samples. The second group of the statistical population included 2953 faculty members of Tehran Azad University. 340 members were selected as the subjects using structural equation sampling method. Semi-structured interview tools and a researcher-made questionnaire were used for data collection. The validity and reliability of the tools were measured and verified. The method of data analysis in the qualitative part of theoretical coding was based on the data theoretic method. In the inferential and quantitative sections, tests such as Pearson's correlation, one-sample t-test, structural equation modeling (confirmatory factor analysis) and exploratory factor analysis were used to answer the research questions.

The results of factor analysis showed that the components include, empowerment, attraction, endowment, as constituents of faculty members' attachment, psychological capital components, emotional intelligence, organizational support, servant leadership, organizational identity, sense of meaningful work, as influencing factors and components, such as organizational commitment, work-life balance, job performance were identified as influential components. In addition, mechanisms, facilitators, and barriers to implementing the research model were identified in this study. Finally, the final model of the research was presented which was well-suited.

The results of the research indicated that by reviewing the planning and management of manpower recruitment and retention,revising  the methods of selecting managers, balancing  the use of  external managers and changing  in the leadership style of the University,  the desire work affiliation of professors in  Islamic Azad University can be improved.