El liderazgo educativo del docente universitario: una mirada desde la concepción teórica del liderazgo

Abstract

Educational leadership is a central theme in the discussion on improving the quality of global education, in an environment where competitiveness and innovation are crucial for institutional development. This article, through a theoretical review, seeks to interpret the educational leadership exercised by university professors with the aim of guiding and highlighting strategies and emphasizing its importance in organizational development to achieve improvements and progress in institutions; and, in turn, reviewing its importance in organizational development for achieving improvements and progress. Thus, the review explores the construct of leadership in educational organizations, addressing key theories such as Human Relations and Organizational Development, as well as various approaches and principles from significant authors, relevant concepts, and types of leadership. The methodology was framed within the interpretive paradigm, with a qualitative approach, and was based on a document review. In conclusion, it is established that the leadership exercised by the faculty is important and relevant, since the choice of an appropriate leadership style can significantly contribute to the advancement, development, and growth of the institution, in addition to using strategies that allow for the creation of a suitable work environment among all educational stakeholders.