The limited representation of women in academic appointments in Australian universities, and the heavy concentration of women academics in the social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and education are considered. Some implications of a university system with predominantly male academics are discussed. (Author/MLW)

A survey of 230 men and women full-time lecturers in an Australian university investigated academic recruitment practices and sources of information about academic job openings. Results, which suggest similar recruitment bases, are discussed with reference to why men have traditionally outnumbered, and continue to outnumber, women in academic…

An analysis of Australian faculty demographics suggests that no overall change strategy could simultaneously maintain tenure at its current level, produce a steady-state age distribution of academics, allow even a moderate proportion of recent graduates to enter the profession, improve career prospects for existing academics, and increase women's…

Although many women now have qualifications that in the past guaranteed an academic appointment, few university jobs are available. An unrestrained labor market suggests that the sex ratio of academics is unlikely to change much in the next 10 to 15 years, but several interventions could increase the representation of women in academic posts. (MSE)

A study of the career development of men and women who began lectureships in Australian colleges and universities in behavioral sciences, education, humanities, and the social sciences in 1962-64 or 1975-76 revealed similar attrition and mobility rates for men and women, but more early promotion for men than women. (MSE)

The career paths, geographic mobility, domestic responsibilities, work roles, and self-reported professional performance levels were compared for 219 men and women faculty at Australian universities. Results indicated significant gender-related differences in most of these areas and have implications for representation of women in Australia's…