Gendered Academic Trajectories in Chilean Higher Education: Doctoral Training, Career Development, and Job Satisfaction

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Abstract

This study examines gender-based differences in academic career trajectories and job satisfaction among Chilean faculty members, using data from the international APIKS survey. Guided by an equity-minded and intersectional framework, the analysis explores four dimensions of academic careers: doctoral training, employment patterns, time allocation, and professional development. Findings reveal relative parity in core doctoral conditions and job satisfaction but persistent disparities in research engagement and academic career continuity. Men reported greater research involvement and longer full-time academic tenure, while women experienced more diverse career paths. These results underscore the role of institutional norms in shaping gendered academic trajectories and highlight the need for systemic change to support more equitable professional advancement in higher education.

Authors

• Pamela Guzmán, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

• Daniela Véliz Calderón, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

• Paulina Berríos, Universidad de Chile

• Johana Andrea Fuentes, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile