Despite the growing importance of artificial intelligence in higher education, large nationwide empirical evidence on the actual practices and attitudes of academic staff remains limited. This presentation addresses this gap by examining the scope and determinants of AI use among academic teachers in Poland and their perceptions of its implementation. A quantitative study was conducted using an original survey questionnaire with a sample of 560 lecturers representing diverse types of higher education institutions. The findings indicate that AI is used more frequently in teaching (64.82%) than in research (51.42%), reflecting the greater adaptability of instructional processes to rapid technological adoption. In teaching, AI is primarily employed for developing instructional materials, conducting literature searches, translating texts, and preparing examination materials, while its use in student assessment remains limited. In research, AI is mainly applied for language and editorial support, including literature searches, translation, stylistic editing, and producing summaries. Advanced applications, such as data analysis, modelling and simulation, remain marginal. Notably, 1.00% of respondents report using AI to generate entire scientific texts, raising serious concerns regarding academic integrity and research ethics. Statistical analysis also revealed significant relationships between age and AI use. At the same time, a substantial proportion of respondents report insufficient digital competencies and express ethical and quality-related concerns about AI-generated content. These results provide an empirical basis for institutional policy development on AI integration in higher education and highlight the need for systematic enhancement of academic staff’s digital competencies and the establishment of coherent frameworks for responsible AI adoption.

Authors:
Monika Zielińska-Czopek, University of Rzeszów, Poland

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Monika Zielińska-Czopek is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Education and Philosophy of Univeristy of Rzeszów, interested mainly in modern teaching methods and teachers' personal awerness.

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