Abstract: There are many factors including external and internal ones that influence the development of heads of departments in research-oriented universities. These factors lead to the changes in viewpoints, orientations and modes of academic institutions to develop heads of departments. The results of the study have shown clearly the degree of influence of each factor. This lays the foundation for managers to take measures for rational department head contingent development.
Keywords: Influencing factor, department head, department head contingent, research-oriented university.