What is the tenure system?
The tenure system is an internal policy adapted by a university. As endorsed by the AAUP, it generally consists of a seven-year maximum probationary period for a tenure-track faculty member to establish their record for tenure. If tenure is not granted by one year prior to the end of the mandatory probationary period, a tenure-track faculty member will be granted a one-year terminal year of employment (2). What are your chances of receiving tenure? In 2001, approximately 46% of all college and university faculty members were tenured. When separated by gender, 52% of the male faculty was tenured, 34% of the women (4). Nationally, about one in five probationary faculty members are denied tenure and lose their job (3). What is expected of a tenure-track candidate? Expectations for tenure will vary based on the research, service, and teaching goals of that department and/or university. In general, a candidates positive recommendation for promotion or tenure is based on their past record an
