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Tammy D Allen1, Michelle Hughes Miller2, Kimberly A French3
1Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave, PCD 4122, Tampa, FL 33620 US.
Gender disparities persist in academic time allocation. Women faculty spend more time on teaching and service, while men focus more on research, even after accounting for work and family factors.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Research
- Sociology of Science
- Gender Studies in Academia
Background:
- Academic faculty balance numerous responsibilities including research, teaching, and service.
- Previous studies indicated potential gendered differences in time allocation among academics.
Observation:
- This study analyzed survey data from 783 tenured or tenure-track faculty members across multiple universities.
- The research specifically examined gender differences in the time dedicated to research, teaching, and university service.
Findings:
- Gender differences in faculty time allocation remain significant, even when controlling for work and family factors.
- Women faculty reported spending more time on teaching and university service compared to men.
- Men faculty reported spending more time on research than women faculty.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that gendered patterns in faculty time allocation are persistent and robust.
- These results have potential implications for university policies related to faculty workload and support.
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