HigherEdJobs.com publishes the Higher Education Employment Report each quarter to help administrators, policy makers, and journalists who cover higher education better understand current trends in higher education employment. Those seeking employment in academia may find the data and analysis helpful as well.
Key findings from the report for Q2 2009:
The growth trend for the total number of jobs in higher education in Q2 2009 continues to grow, bucking overall employment trends.
While the number of jobs in higher education has continued to increase, the number of advertised job openings has decreased significantly but showed signs of bottoming out in Q2 2009.
The ratio of faculty to non-faculty job openings returned to historical patterns during Q2 2009, decreasing from the prior quarter. When compared on an annual basis however, the percentage of faculty postings remains high.
Demand for employees at community colleges is expected to be strong, driven in part by the poor economy and expected federal government support.
The ratio of part-time postings in higher education continues to increase, likely as a result of the recession.
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