As institutions navigate the evolving higher education environment to position themselves for long-term success, understanding how teaching and learning professionals perceive and respond to these shifts is essential for identifying the support they need to thrive in their roles and effectively serve students.
This report from EDUCAUSE is the first in a series that examines three distinct workforce domains in higher education in 2025 (teaching and learning, cybersecurity and privacy, and IT leadership) to determine respondent priorities and challenges. The findings in this report, taken from a survey of teaching and learning professionals in higher education, highlight their perspectives on seven key topics:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Integration of technologies
- Workload and staffing
- Job satisfaction and transition/succession planning
- Mental health and well-being
- Culture of belonging
- Professional development
Overall, respondents indicate that they are finding ways to be resilient in the face of change and uncertainty while remaining attentive to emerging student priorities, especially around enhanced generative AI instruction, accessibility, and the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning. They also highlight critical needs for institutional investments, especially in terms of staffing, transition planning, and professional development.