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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > concepts, theories, and legal principles > tenure
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > concepts, theories, and legal principles > tenure
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > governance and finance > tenure
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > teacher rights > tenure
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > educational process: societal perspectives > teacher rights > tenure
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > educational process: societal perspectives > teacher rights > tenure
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > faculty rights > tenure

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tenure  

Definition

  • Tenure was designed to prevent the dismissal of educators by arbitrary or capricious actions of educational officials. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge tenure does not guarantee lifetime employment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education; Tenure]

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