Academics Themes & Work Groups

Who are UC San Diego Academics?

• UC San Diego Academics (April 2021, UCOP)
  • 1,531 Ladder-Rank and Equivalent
  • 1,279 Clinical/In-Residence/Adjunct
  • 240 Lecturers 

What are Equity Gaps for Academics?

• Equity gaps for academics at UC San Diego refer to differences in hiring, retention, satisfaction, and career advancement between groups of academics, with a particular focus on underrepresented minorities and women

• Outcome metrics of particular interest include recruitment and hiring statistics, retention, job satisfaction, workplace climate, and pay equity

Factors that Influence Academics Equity Gaps

• Sense of Belonging
• Mental Health & Well-being 
• Mentoring & Professional Development
• Equity-Focused, Proactive Recruitment & Hiring
• Clear Expectations for Career Advancement
• Unbiased Reviews & Advancement Practices  
• Epistemic Inclusion