Academic RoleBalance: Design of a JD–R-Based Workload and Role Conflict Management Toolkit for University Lecturers

About the Project

University lecturers balance teaching, research, supervision, administration, and professional development, often facing overlapping deadlines and conflicting expectations. Grounded in Job Demands–Resources theory, this paper presents Academic RoleBalance, a digital toolkit designed to support academic workload and role conflict management. Its five modules comprise a Workload Mapper, Priority Planner, Role Conflict Navigator, Work–Life Boundary Planner, and Progress Dashboard. Using a design science approach, the paper describes the prototype’s development, functions, and intended applications. Unlike institutional workload allocation systems, the toolkit supports individual planning and decision-making in everyday practice. Future usability testing will assess its practicality and potential value for university lecturers.