Education

Credential inflation and employment of university faculty in China

S. Lin, K. Zhang, et al.

This research conducted by Songyue Lin, Kaixuan Zhang, Jin Liu, and Wenjing Lyu dives into the issue of credential inflation in Chinese universities, revealing a troubling trend where domestic qualifications are losing value while overseas education becomes more revered. Discover how this devaluation affects hiring practices across hundreds of institutions.

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Abstract

This research investigates credential inflation in Chinese universities' hiring practices. Analyzing 159,752 faculty resumes from 802 universities, the study confirms credential inflation, particularly among domestically educated faculty in elite universities. Conversely, those with overseas education gain employment at higher-ranking institutions, with this advantage increasing over time. The findings highlight a devaluation of domestic and appreciation of overseas qualifications in Chinese academia.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 12, 2024

Authors

Songyue Lin, Kaixuan Zhang, Jin Liu, Wenjing Lyu

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