Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice

ISSN: 2630-5984

The Utilization of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process for Evaluating Teacher Performance in Chinese Universities

Shaodong Geng
Faculty of Management, Universiti of Technologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Siti Rahmah Awang
Faculty of Management, Universiti of Technologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Tahir Ahmad
Fellow, Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor
Ahmad Bathaei
Faculty of Management, Universiti of Technologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Abstract

This study examines the complex challenges involved in evaluating university faculty performance, including the absence of a comprehensive evaluation index system, the limited diversity of evaluative perspectives, and the dominance of qualitative over quantitative measures. To address these limitations, we propose a performance evaluation model utilizing the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP). This model structures a hierarchical framework for faculty performance indicators and employs FAHP to assign weights to each indicator, thereby enhancing measurement precision. The fuzzy judgment method is then used to integrate both qualitative and quantitative data into a unified evaluation metric. Empirical testing of the model confirms its ability to deliver a thorough, accurate, and reliable assessment of faculty performance. Findings demonstrate a strong alignment between qualitative insights and quantitative outcomes, underscoring the model's validity. This study offers a valuable contribution to the scientific and nuanced management of faculty performance in higher education contexts.

Keywords
University Teachers, Performance Evaluation, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process.