Abstract

RIKAP, Cecilia. Heterogeneities and working conditions among academics at the University of Buenos Aires: A comparative study between the Pharmacy and Biochemistry, and the Economics' Schools. Trab. soc. [online]. 2016, n.27, pp.109-137. ISSN 1514-6871.

This article analyzes the working conditions of faculty from the case of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). In particular, we chose the Pharmacy and Biochemistry (FFyB) and Economics (FCE) faculties because they are, respectively, good examples of research and professional traditions, which coexist in the UBA. We concentrate on the following characteristics: perception of salary, job stability, the relationship between tasks performed and positions, dedication to research and importance of the income received from the UBA in the total individual income. As methodology, official statistical results are analyzed supplemented with information obtained from different offices of the UBA. Among the main results we observed a deterioration of faculty's working conditions, overall. However, after examining the FFyB and FCE, we revealed sharp heterogeneities. In the FCE working conditions are more critical than the overall results of the UBA, while the FFyB shows a more encouraging scenario. These findings lead us to believe in the need to develop different proposals to reverse these trends, focusing on the specifics of each type of school, and not just general tips for all the UBA.

Keywords : University; Undergraduate Faculty; Faculty Working Conditions; University of Buenos Aires.

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