During the last decade, concerns have been raised regarding the national increase in temporary and part-time appointments for faculty with an accompanying decrease in permanent full-time faculty. This report reviews trends in the employment of full- and part-time faculty at Maryland's public colleges and universities between 1981 and 1998. Breakdowns are made with regard to race/ethnicity, gender, age, length of employment, highest degree attained, and academic program. Tenure and tenure track status are not included in the report as campuses were not consistent in their reporting of these variables. The figures show that part-time and temporary faculty are becoming more prevalent at Maryland's public colleges and universities while full-time permanent faculty members have declined. (Contains 14 tables.) (JM)