Effective Academic Duties Management Template

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University Professors often juggle numerous responsibilities, from teaching and research to administrative duties. This template uses the Priority Matrix to help professors visualize their workload and prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.

With this template, you can ensure that no task slips through the cracks, allowing you to manage your academic duties more effectively and efficiently.

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Proposed Tasks

High Importance, Urgent

  • Task 4: Attend Department Meeting (due in 1 day)
    ☐ Review agenda ☐ Prepare updates
  • Task 3: Prepare Lecture Slides (due in 3 days)
    ☐ Review topic ☐ Design slides ☐ Prepare speaking notes
  • Task 1: Complete Course Syllabus (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review course objectives ☐ Outline weekly topics ☐ Set grading criteria
  • Task 2: Submit Research Paper (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Complete final editing ☐ Format according to journal guidelines ☐ Write cover letter

High Importance, Not Urgent

  • Task 5: Grade Student Assignments (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Review grading rubric ☐ Grade each assignment ☐ Provide feedback
  • Task 6: Update Course Website (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Post syllabus ☐ Update course schedule ☐ Add resources
  • Task 7: Plan Field Trip (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Identify location ☐ Arrange transportation ☐ Prepare itinerary
  • Task 8: Review Literature for Next Research (due in 6 months)
    ☐ Identify relevant articles ☐ Summarize findings ☐ Outline research proposal

Low Importance, Urgent

  • Task 9: Respond to Student Emails (due in 2 days)
    ☐ Review emails ☐ Respond to queries ☐ Forward relevant emails
  • Task 10: Attend Conference Call (due in 3 days)
    ☐ Review meeting agenda ☐ Prepare updates
  • Task 11: Update Office Hours (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review schedule ☐ Post updated office hours
  • Task 12: Submit Annual Report (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Compile data ☐ Write report ☐ Submit report

Low Importance, Not Urgent

  • Task 16: Coordinate with Librarian for Course Materials (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Identify required materials ☐ Coordinate with librarian
  • Task 17: Update Professional Profile on University Website (due in 3 weeks)
    ☐ Review profile ☐ Update information ☐ Submit changes
  • Task 18: Attend Faculty Workshop (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Register for workshop ☐ Prepare for workshop
  • Task 13: Organize Guest Lecture (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Identify speaker ☐ Coordinate date and time ☐ Prepare announcement
  • Task 19: Prepare Student Feedback (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Review student performance ☐ Prepare feedback ☐ Arrange meetings
  • Task 14: Update CV (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Review recent accomplishments ☐ Add new entries ☐ Format CV
  • Task 20: Plan for Next Semester Courses (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Review course offerings ☐ Prepare course plans ☐ Submit course plans
  • Task 15: Apply for Research Grant (due in 4 months)
    ☐ Identify potential grants ☐ Prepare application ☐ Submit application