What is the length of the tenure track?
In most places the tenure track lasts been six-nine years, and is sometimes longer for those doing clinical research. This policy is usually stated in the faculty handbook, available online at many institutions. At Penn the tenure clock is six years long. Essentially, this means you have two three-year contracts. At Penn, you are reviewed for reappointment near the end of your third year. This mid-term review varies from department to departmental. Your department will be asking the question, is he or she making good progress? At Penn, most junior faculty members get renewed. What is important is the message you get at the end of the review. If it is a good message, you’re probably on track for tenure. Conversely, you might get a negative message, something along the lines of, “we’re renewing you, but it doesn’t look good.” Ask your department chair for a frank discussion of your strengths and weakness. At Penn, it is unusual not to be reviewed after three years but it doesn’t necessar
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