03.20.23

A path toward equity for women faculty in higher education

Insights Report

Women faculty members are not only more likely than men to hold appointments in lower-paying academic ranks and types of institutions, but are also paid less than men within the same academic ranks and institutions, on average. Researchers have shined light on these and other gender inequities for years, but progress has been slow for women faculty, particularly women faculty of color.

How do we break the cycle of discrimination against women faculty and faculty of color in higher education?

Average salary of full-time faculty members, by gender and academic rank, fall 2021

Authors

Glenn Colby

American Association of University Professors

Ziyan Bai

University of Washington

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