The Association of Australian University Professors proposes an ethical framework, “to clarify and strengthen the ill-defined notion of academia as a profession”

It’s primary purpose is, “to identify and articulate the uniqueness and value of the academic role and to clearly differentiate academic leadership from managerial leadership in the modern university,” AAUP states.

The framework includes “four professional values.”

* altruism: by working for the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of society

* academic freedom and intellectual integrity: “by grounding their work in scholarship”

* professional autonomy: “in making judgements about their work, with support and advice from more experienced colleagues as required”

* collegiality: “accepting that informed critique and robust discussion are necessary to ensure rigour and to advance knowledge in a field; and mentoring less experienced colleagues.”

The statement is HERE.