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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > faculty rights > tenure
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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > teacher rights > tenure
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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > educational process: societal perspectives > teacher rights > tenure

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tenure  

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  • 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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