| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education |
| Editors | M.J. Amey |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications |
| Publication date | 2020 |
| Pages | 1542-1543 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Abstract
This entry provides an overview of tenure, rank, and promotion, focusing on the role of tenure as a safeguard of academic freedom; the role of tenure or rank in regulating academic governance and authority; and the entrance requirements for the professoriate.