Professional Development, 2021

The report explores the issues and trends that have affected faculty in the United States to provide a snapshot from varied sources about the state of the profession. Topics covered include the future job market, faculty accountability policies, shared governance, tenure, unionization, non-tenure track faculty, salaries, and benefits.  The report also addresses issues specifically relevant for women and faculty of color in particular, along with a focus on trends in teaching and learning in general.  A section of the report is also dedicated to challenging common myths about faculty.