Job prospects University Department Head in the Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "University professors and lecturers" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for University professors and lecturers in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for University professors and lecturers (NOC 41200) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about University professors and lecturers in the Southwest region:

Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
University professors and lecturers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology