The methodology for calculating the number of teaching staff using economically feasible norms

Purpose: is to develop the methodology for calculating the number of teaching staff based on the integration of the university's educational and economic plans.

Methods: the methods of modeling, analysis, generalization, synthesis, grouping, and the method of abstracting an integrated approach are used as the main ones in the article. In addition, following methods were used: scientific sources review, document analysis and observation method based on the university materials, in whose activities the methodology for calculating the number of teaching staff has been implemented through economically justified standards.

Results: the focus of the presented research was aimed at increasing the efficiency of financial support for the salaries of teaching staff. Expenses on the teaching staff occupy the largest share in the cost structure and have a significant impact on the financial condition of the university. Therefore, the methodology is proposed for calculating the number of teaching staff based on the integration of the university’s educational and economic plans. The standard for financial support of the state assignment of universities is considered and the author’s algorithm for calculating the number of teaching staff, based on the integration of educational and economic plans of the university, is developed. During the study, 5 main stages of calculating the number of teaching staff were identified, in accordance with which the calculation of the staffing level was carried out using the example of an agricultural university. It has been established that the planned number of teaching staff is lower than the planned staffing level, calculated based on the volume of contact work hours, which makes it possible to encourage universities to restructure their curricula without going beyond funding limits.

Conclusons and Relevance:the proposed approach allowed to conduct the calculation of teaching staff in accordance with the curriculum with a standardized volume of financial resources allocated to finance the remuneration of teaching staff of a specific educational program. The author's method for calculating the number of teaching staff, based on the integration of the university's economic and educational plans, could become the tool for increasing economic efficiency.

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