Problem Statement: Due to the impact of globalization and technological innovations, internationalization has attained importance in educational systems and parallel to this progress professional development has gained a vital role. Internationalization serves to bring a global aspect to dimensions of higher education, particularly to appreciation for quality in teaching where the role of faculty members cannot be neglected. Faculty members are the ones who prepare suitable teaching and learning environments starting from curriculum work and extending to student support and guidance. Hence, they have to develop themselves by improving their professional skills in teaching and learning. Adult into consideration for efficient faculty development. Therefore, identifying faculty needs for professional development is essential.

Purpose of the study: Thi professional development in teaching and learning. Needs of the faculty members in Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), an international university in North Cyprus, were assessed. The results were compared with other international universities for the purpose of providing a broad view of faculty needs.

Method: This is a quantitative study where faculty needs in teaching and learning were investigated by administering a survey instrument which was developed by the researchers. Data collected were analyzed to find answers to the following research questions for the study: 1) How are the