tenure track

A form of tenure-track — Possessing contractually guaranteed terms of employment specifying that, after a period of time, the employed person will be considered for tenure status, which typically confers enhanced job security and sometimes other benefits.

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Meanings

adjectivetenure track (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of tenure-track.
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