A survey of 314 male and female faculty in criminology and sociology found that faculty women are more likely than men to leave academic positions, and women who interrupt careers commonly do so for a job-seeking spouse. Women experience significant losses in tenure and earnings as a result of career disruptions. (MSE)

The values that faculty at a research university place on research, teaching, and service when making recommendations for tenure and merit pay are examined. Analysis of faculty evaluations of hypothetical candidates and interviews with tenured faculty reveal differential links between the three duties and rewards. (Author/MLW)

The academic labor market is shown as being divided into tenure track and nontenure track positions, which is interpreted by means of dual labor market theory. Consequences of a dual labor market for both institutions of higher education and individual academicians are suggested. (Author/MLW)

Contract clauses on tenure, promotion, salaries, faculty workload, and retrenchment are compared with the national stances of the American Federation of Teachers, American Association of University Professors, and the National Education Association. Conclusion is that national organizational positions are not reliable predictors of individual…

A study is discussed that found that direct quotations from students ratings of teachers were more persuasive than statistical summaries of the ratings in evaluations of teaching ability for promotion decisions. (Author/MLW)

The use of student classroom rating data to assist with salary, tenure, and/or promotion decisions is explored. The data can become an important aspect of such decisions, but only after very careful development and negotiation. (JMF)