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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author PEDRO, Francesc
Title Continuity and change in the academic profession in European countries
Publication year 2009
Source/Footnote In: Higher education in Europe. - 34 (2009) 3-4, S. 411 - 429
Inventory number 27494
Keywords Ausland : Europa : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Hochschullehrer : allgemein
Abstract This article presents a comparative study of the recent developments of the academic profession in European universities drawing on the results of a policy questionnaire. First, it outlines that the profession is highly diversified and hierarchical, with an unsolved gender issue. Second, it discusses the reasons behind its attractiveness, paying particular attention to the balance between duties and salaries. Third, it presents evidence regarding the evolution of the profession in the context of the broader changes operating in the European higher education arena. And finally, it highlights the political issues that are likely to shape the evolution of the profession in the coming years and the pending political agenda. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)