Professionalization of Academic Management in Engineering: Institutional Systematic Review (#680)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 15-17, 2026
Published In
"Engineering without Borders: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, Innovation, and Alliances for a Future from the Americas"
Location of Conference
Santiago (Chile)
Authors
Vera Zelada, Persi
Vera Zelada, Luis Alberto
Alvarado Loyola, Luis Andrés
Tejada Estrada, Roberto Justo
Cavero Retuerto, Aracely Milagros
Rodriguez Armas, Angela Fremiot
Torres Moya, Pamela Maidolly
Abstract
Abstract– Purpose: Professionalization of academic management in engineering faculties constitutes a strategic factor for educational quality; however, scientific evidence remains scattered with scarce Latin American representation. This research aimed to systematically analyze the literature on professionalization of academic management in engineering faculties, identifying roles, competencies, management models, and evidence of institutional impact. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 protocol, consulting Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and ScienceDirect databases, identifying 915 initial records. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 60 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. Results identify three predominant approaches: competency-based (n=24), professional development (n=19), and institutional-organizational (n=17). The best-documented impacts correspond to improvements in organizational climate (n=18) and accreditation processes (n=15). A persistent tension between academic legitimacy and managerial competencies is evidenced. Latin American representation reaches only 12% of studies. Findings support institutional decisions to strengthen university governance in engineering programs, contributing to SDG 4, SDG 9, and SDG 16.