Barriers and facilitators for women academics seeking promotion : perspectives from the inside

Lyn Francis, Virginia Stulz

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss findings from a research project in which barriers to and facilitators for promotion with women academics were explored. Four focus groups of women academics at an Australian university were held. Data including responses to semi-structured questions were analysed and interpreted using coding and thematic analysis. We found that multiple barriers and facilitators still exist in the university sector for women applying for promotion, covering structural, organisational, and individual levels. The barriers for promotion included workloads and huge expectations, the multi-pronged promotion process, competition, not being valued, juggling family life and not wanting to risk happiness. Facilitators for promotion included mentoring and collaborative nurturing, giving back to others including the university and flexibility.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)47-60
Number of pages14
JournalAustralian Universities' Review
Volume62
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • universities and colleges
  • women
  • academics

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