Requirements for Achieving Professional Competence of Faculty Members at the University of Bisha in Light of the Kaizen Philosophy

The present research aimed to identify the requirements for achieving professional competence among faculty members at Bisha University in light of the Kaizen philosophy. The study employed a descriptive survey methodology. The research sample consisted of (427) faculty members, selected via a stratified random sampling method from a total population of (1,197), representing (36%) of the community. A questionnaire was developed as the primary research instrument to assess the sample’s responses regarding the requirements for professional competence based on the Kaizen philosophy,Key Findings,All research dimensions achieved a “Very High” rating, with an overall percentage weight of (87%). This reflects a comprehensive strategic awareness among Bisha University faculty members regarding continuous improvement principles,The highest priority was assigned to “regular development of teaching skills” (92%), while the lowest practice—though still rated “Very High”—was “evaluation of the teaching experience,Significant differences in the perception of requirements were revealed based on specific variables,Statistically significant differences favored PhD holders across all dimensions, reflecting the role of research and cumulative experience in deepening Kaizen practices, The results confirm that Bisha University possesses a fertile environment for implementing the Kaizen philosophy, as faculty members have progressed beyond the “awareness” stage to the “mastery and application” stage,Recommendations: The study highlights an urgent need for experience-transfer programs from PhD holders to Master’s degree holders, and from theoretical to scientific disciplines regarding collaborative work. Furthermore, the research recommends designing specialized training packages consisting of (4 to 6) focused courses in (Measurement, Sustainability, and Modern Educational Technologies), rather than sporadic, disconnected sessions.