The present research investigated the lived experiences of the new teachers of Farhangian University of their professional challenges with a qualitative approach and phenomenological method. The data of this research was based on a semi-structured interview with 14 new teachers of Farhangian University, which continued based on purposeful and criterion-based sampling until theoretical saturation was reached. Data analysis was done by coding method. The reliability of the data was checked and approved by the Holstein method and the validity of the interview questions by 4 supervisors. The research identified the factors affecting professional challenges around three main categories: infrastructural and planning, scientific and academic, organizational and human challenges as follows: lack of up-to-date software and hardware, lack of proper planning, lack of educational facilities, lack of financial injection and incentives. lack of suitable books, ineffective old resources, inappropriate structure of educational programs, linear and one-dimensional programs, little knowledge of professors in the field of practice, little knowledge of students, outdated knowledge, non-native knowledge, traditional teaching methods, neglecting learners , not considering collaborative and team methods, directive and prescriptive laws, contradictory regulations, detailed laws, sectoral policies, extreme ideology, untested policies, centralization in policy development, bureaucracy and paperwork, and the complexity of structures. This study helps managers and policy makers of professional development programs for new teachers to take a positive step by considering the challenges of professional development for the growth of new teachers in this field by modifying the existing programs.
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