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Word of the Day: Tenure
OK, so today we are going to look at the word tenure, which is often used in both educational and work settings.
Tenure is the period during which a person holds a job, office, or title.
It can also be the right to keep a position for a certain length of time, especially after proving one’s abilities.
In many universities, teachers or professors work for several years before they are even considered for tenure.
Once a professor earns tenure, they usually have a permanent job and cannot be easily removed.
As you can imagine, this is the dream of many academics because tenure provides job security and allows them to focus on teaching and research without fear of losing their position.
Tenure is highly valued because it protects academic freedom, allowing professors to share ideas without fear of being fired for their opinions.
Tenure is not limited to academics.
People in government, law, and business can also have tenure.
For example, a judge may have tenure, meaning they can remain in their job as long as they perform their duties well.
Some jobs offer a fixed tenure, such as a four-year tenure for a company director.
In these cases, the person knows how long their job will last.
As an aside, this practice of tenure for high-level company officials should become common in Japan.
In summary, tenure means having a job or position for a specific period or having the right to keep that job.
Understanding tenure helps you talk about work, school, and careers with confidence.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
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